Registered EEG Technician

About the Role

Join Cleveland Clinic Florida Palm Beach Gardens’ team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Palm Beach Gardens’ physicians offer advanced expertise, innovative treatment, nationally renowned primary care, and neurological specialty care. Specialties include cardiology, family medicine, and sports health.

Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technicians use specialized equipment and processes to monitor a patient’s nervous system activity. They set up, perform, and monitor EEG tests which record the electrical activity of a patient’s brain over time. EEG Technicians work under the supervision of epileptologists, neurologists, or other doctors. By performing EEG monitoring in this role, you will help create specialized diagnoses to assist in patient care plans and manage patients with chronic conditions.

A PRN caregiver in this position works any 2 set days per week from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex EEG examinations in the laboratory, at the patient’s bedside, Intensive Care Units, and operating room.
• Select predetermined electrode combinations and observe patient with video recording equipment.
• Ensure EEG and tape are lined up exactly. Check focus, lighting, and microphone.
• Abstract relevant information from the patient's clinical record and obtain additional information.
• Perform electroencephalographic examinations on patients.
• Schedule and organize special procedure tests, angiography, X-ray studies, etc.
• Serve as an instructor for new personnel.
• 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 related patient care field.
• Registered EEG Technician (R.EEG.T).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
• One year of experience as an EEG Technician.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hospital setting.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity in order to place electrodes precisely and to operate recording equipment.
• Ability to push and maneuver EEG machine weighing 320 pounds and Evoked Potential machine weighing 420 pounds.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.