EEG Technologist Apprentice

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 Technologist Apprentice Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Job Code C99882 Shift Evening/Night Rotation Schedule 3:00pm-11:30pm/11:00pm-7:30am Job Summary 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. The apprenticeship is slated to start Monday, March 27th 2023. Shift & Schedule: Initial training will begin on 1st Shift: 8AM-5PM for 8-12 weeks. Thereafter, the work shift will move exclusively to 2nd Shift 3PM-11:30PM and/or 11PM-7:30AM. Applicants must have availability to work 2nd and 3rd Shifts. Location: The apprenticeship will float between Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Fairview Hospital, and Avon Hospital. Job Details Responsibilities: Applies suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions and selecting appropriate montages. Calibrates and adjusts equipment Observes patients with video and digital recording equipment; ensures EEG and tape are lined up exactly; checks focus, lighting and microphone Abstracts relevant patient information from clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning. Applies electrodes, respiration monitors and EKG Other duties assigned Education: High School Diploma or GED Knowledge of physical and biological sciences normally attained through high school course work with emphasis in those areas Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Languages: English Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within one month of hire. Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment. Must be able to work in a dynamic ever changing environment and take appropriate action. Work Experience: Minimum six months direct patient care experience One year post-secondary education may substitute for experience. 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 employees 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. Job offers will be rescinded for candidates for employment who test positive for nicotine. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after 90 days. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program. You will be required to comply with both programs, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis, and being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, 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. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was 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 pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.