EEG Technician Registered

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. As a Registered EEG Technician, you will perform routine electroencephalographic examinations, utilizing your skills alongside expert caregivers to improve treatment experience and outcomes. This position offers numerous opportunities across the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise.

Schedule

This role works evenings from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., including every other or every third weekend and every other holiday.

Responsibilities

• Select predetermined electrode combinations and observe patients with video recording equipment, ensuring EEG and tape are aligned exactly.
• Check focus, lighting, and microphone during procedures.
• Abstract relevant information from patient clinical records and obtain additional information as needed.
• Perform electroencephalographic examinations on patients.
• Schedule and organize special procedure tests, such as angiography and X-ray studies.
• Serve as an instructor for new personnel and prepare them for successful completion of registry exams.
• Provide training in the interpretation of EEG recordings, applications, and the academics of EEG technology.
• Maintain equipment in clean operating condition and perform proper maintenance.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited EEG Program or an Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or a related patient care field.
• Registration as an EEG Technician (R.EEG.T).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• One year of experience as an EEG Technician.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, pushing beds, carts, and wheelchairs.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range for new hires is $22.85 – $34.85 per hour. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set, and education. This range does not include applicable pay practices such as shift differentials or overtime, nor does it reflect the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement savings account contributions.