Registered EEG Technician

Posted:
6/11/2024, 1:59:28 PM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Akron, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Registered EEG Technician

                        

Location

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

                     

Department

Neurology-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK0946

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.  

As a Registered EEG Technician, under the direct supervision of the Neurovascular Coordinator, you will be responsible for performing routine testing procedures on patients. Your primary duties will include: 

  • Preparing for testing by checking calibration and supplies. 

  • Performing EEGs, nerve condition velocity, and sensory nerve condition velocity testing on patients.  

  • Educating patients on the testing procedures 

  • Administering peripheral and cerebral vascular doppler examinations. 

  • Understanding and utilizing formulas to calculate test results.  

The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

  • Demonstrates strong communication skills.  

  • Works well in a close-knit, team building environment 

  • Can multitask under minimal supervision in a stressful situation. 

  • Demonstrates empathy in a patient-centered environment. 

In this role, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You’ll remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic.    

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 


Responsibilities:

  • Prepares for testing by properly checking calibration of apparatus and ensuring adequate supplies are on hand.
  • Reviews patient's clinical data to facilitate understanding of why they have been referred for testing.
  • Attempts to put patients at ease by ensuring their physical comfort and explaining the testing procedure, recommends sedation as appropriate.
  • Administers peripheral and cerebral vascular doppler examinations, including arterial studies of the upper and lower extremities.
  • Recommends sedation as appropriate.
  • Administers sedation as prescribed b y physician.
  • Performs EEGs.
  • Performs nerve conduction velocity and sensory nerve conduction velocity testing.
  • Performs evoked potentials, visual and auditory.
  • Assists with training other personnel as needed.
  • Performs color velocity imaging evaluation.
  • Utilizes formulas to calculate test results.
  • Monitors intraoperative studies utilizing EEG's, EP's and NCV's as indicated.
  • Assists in analysis test results for diagnosis.
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan & accomplish testing goals.
  • Cleans and maintains all equipment.
  • Schedules patients, answers telephone, performs various clerical and other similar or less skilled duties as needed.
  • Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
  • Other duties as assigned

  • Education:

  • High school graduate or the equivalent with some college courses.

  • Certifications:

  • Registered EEG Technologist.

  • Complexity of Work:

  • Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
  • Ability to do work requiring attention to detail to avoid inaccurate test results.
  • Ability to do work harmoniously and effectively with co-workers; the willingness and capability to treat patients with courtesy and tact; and the willingness to work in conjunction with physicians.
  • Ability to utilize technical physiological test equipment.

  • Work Experience:

  • one year experience.

  • Physical Requirements:

    Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                           

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