Cleveland Clinic

EEG Technician Apprentice

Cleveland Clinic  •  $20/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

EEG Technician Apprentice

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Neurology-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

C99882

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

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

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.

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. During the initial three-month training period, the schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some weekend training required. 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:

  • Ability to assist with positioning and transporting of patients, pushing beds, carts and wheelchairs.

  • Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.

  • Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

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.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

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

Cleveland Clinic

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country.

Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including:

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Canada

Cleveland Clinic Florida

Cleveland Clinic London

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Year Founded
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