EEG Technician Apprentice

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Job Title

EEG Technician Apprentice

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Neurology-Neurological Institute

Job Code

C99882

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm/8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join us at 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. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

We are looking for a future caregiver to take on the role of an EEG (Electroencephalogram) Technologist Apprentice within our world-class team of caregivers. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, the EEG (Electroencephalogram) Technologist Apprentice functions as a trainee and follows established policies and procedures to support functions essential to the operations of the Epilepsy Center. The EEG Technologist Apprentice will receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations and/or epilepsy monitoring. The apprenticeship program will help build, develop, and train aspiring individuals into a successful healthcare career. 

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.

During the initial training period, the schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some weekend training required. The training period will last approximately 3 months. After the training period, a caregiver in this position works nights from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. with every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and holiday rotation requirements.

This position pays a flat rate of $20/hr.

The apprenticeship is a one-year program and will take place at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. Candidates are encouraged to submit a current résumé that includes their work history with their application.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Apply suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions, respiration monitors and EKG, select appropriate montages
• Calibrate and adjusts equipment
• Observe patients with video and digital recording equipment; ensure EEG and tape are lined up exactly; check focus, lighting and microphone
• Abstract relevant patient information from clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED  
• Knowledge of physical and biological sciences normally attained through high school course work with emphasis in those areas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within one month of hire
• Six months of direct patient care experience or one year post-secondary education

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements:

• A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC< normal or corrected vision, extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying 50 pounds
• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, i.e. pushing beds, carts and wheelchairs.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.