Registered Monitoring Technician

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience using some of the latest and modern technologies in the Epilepsy Unit while helping patients feel at ease throughout treatment. You will also benefit from professional and educational development resources offered to caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor electrophysiological data on patients in special recording rooms and at other locations using closed-circuit audio/visual equipment, electrophysiological recording instruments, surface recording electrodes, and electrophysiological recording instruments.
• Perform long-term monitoring of adult and pediatric patients using closed-circuit and digital audio/visual equipment and electrophysiological 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; assist with head dressing changes for invasive monitored patients.
• Assist with "Spect Scans" and physicians in research studies, protocols, and documentation.

Requirements

• 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 in long-term epilepsy monitoring techniques and interventions.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to place electrodes precisely and operate recording equipment.
• Ability to push and maneuver an EEG machine weighing 320 pounds.
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Some exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range for new hires is $25.13 to $38.33 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 include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement savings account contributions).

Schedule

This position works variable hours averaging 40 hours per week.