Monitoring Technician (Registered)

About the role

As Monitor Technician, you will set up, perform and monitor EEG tests for patients within the Epilepsy Unit. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience using some of the latest and modern technologies. While helping patients feel at ease throughout treatment, you can also benefit from the wealth of professional and educational development resources offered to caregivers by Cleveland Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Set up, perform and monitor EEG tests for patients within the Epilepsy Unit.
• Perform long-term monitoring of adult and pediatric patients using closed circuit and digital audio/visual equipment and electro physiological recording instruments while interacting with patients.
• Perform all functions of a Registered EEG Technologist, including assisting physicians in the reading and interpretation of EEG and clinical seizures.
• Perform record keeping duties using the computer, maintain daily logs of patient status and report information to co-workers.
• Compile and forward billing information to the work leader or supervisor.
• Set-up for recording and stimulation of monitoring electrodes and care for patients with invasive electrodes and assists with head dressing changes for invasive monitored patients.
• Assist with "Spect Scans” and physicians in research studies, protocols and documentation.

Requirements

• Aceess to a valid social security number.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or a related patient care field
• Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of recent experience in epilepsy long-term monitoring
• Knowledge of all areas of general EEG testing and instrumentation
• Demonstrated competency of long-term epilepsy monitoring techniques and interventions

Skills

• Manual dexterity
• Ability to push and maneuver EEG machine weighing 320 pounds
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range
• Some exposure to communicable disease and body fluids

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $25.13 Maximum hourly: $38.33

Schedule

Full Time Shift: Variable