req#: 255706
Location: Akron, OH
Facilities: Akron General Medical Center ,
Professional Area: Allied Health
Department: 9554 Neuro-Vascular-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code: AK0933
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evenings
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The EEG Technician is responsible for performing routine testing procedures on patients. Your duties will include but are not limited to:
• Preparing for testing by properly checking calibration of apparatus and ensuring adequate supplies are on hand.
• Reviewing patient's clinical data to facilitate understanding of why they have been referred for testing.
• Attempting to put patients at ease by ensuring their physical comfort and explaining the testing procedure.
• Performing all routine EEGs modalities in the neuro-vascular lab and inpatient nursing units.
• Performing all the basic procedures/processes associated with the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
• Has computer skills.
• Has math skills.
• Is independent.
• Displays compassion and empathy.
This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. Cleveland Clinic provides educational opportunities to enable EEG Monitoring Techs to succeed.
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: Assists with training and support for other personnel as needed. Cleans and maintains all EEG related equipment. Schedules patients, answers telephone, and performs various clerical and other similar or less skilled duties as needed. Other duties as assigned. Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, display of ID badge, and safety. Other duties as assigned Education: Graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program preferred. Certifications: None required 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: Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.
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