Leah Kraynak
Cleveland
Summary
Dedicated Registered EEG Technologist at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, skilled in neurodiagnostic testing and compassionate patient care. Successfully trained apprentices while ensuring high-quality EEG monitoring and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient assessment and education for diverse populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered EEG Technologist
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Neurological Institute.
- Monitors long- and short-term EEGs, performs photic stimulation, hyperventilation, and fixes and maintains electrodes and equipment throughout the duration of the test, whether 20 minutes or 4 weeks long.
- Worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including ICUs, NICUs, EMUs, outpatient labs, and the Emergency Department.
- Monitored EEGs during other testing, i.e., tilt tests, PET injections, and ambulatory EEGs.
- Hook and monitor patients of all ages, from premature neonates to the elderly.
- Measure and glue several autistic/developmentally delayed children and toddlers, using comfort positioning with parents, treating them with extra gentleness and empathy
- Trained several apprentices for two weeks of one-on-one training at the Cleveland Clinic School of Epilepsy Technology
Patient Service Specialist
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Neurological Institute
- Check in and schedule patients, update registration and insurance information
- Collect copays and any pending payments
- Create referrals if patients' insurance is out of network
- Call patients to schedule follow up appointments, tests, and procedures
- Coordinate multiple appointments for the convenience of the patient
- Answer phones and any questions patients may have in the waiting room
- Neurological Institute
Ticket Service Representative
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted and assisted theater patrons face to face
- Sold, rescheduled, and refunded individual and season ticket packages, and rescheduled patrons’ shows
- Responsible for my own bank while taking cash and credit payments
- Answered phones and any questions patrons had
- Covered front desk responsibilities while the receptionist was away
- Organized tickets at will call, or mailed them directly to patrons
On-Boarding Coordinator
INTEGRITY STAFFING SOLUTIONS
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Called potential candidates to fill positions for various industrial jobs around Cleveland
- Scheduled and conducted most of the companies’ interviews
- Placed candidates at appropriate positions
- Was trusted with each candidates’ private information and paperwork
- Ran background checks and administered drug tests
- Maintained a great relationship with clients by recruiting the proper candidates for their companies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05-2015
Film and Television -
The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts
New York, NY05-2009
Skills
- Training apprentices
- Compassionate care
- Neurodiagnostic testing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional demeanor
- EEG monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient assessment
- Ambulatory EEG
- Patient education
Certification
- ABRET Registered EEG Technologist
- BLS Certification
Awards
- Waetjen Scholarship for Academic Achievement, 2014-2015, $6,000.00
- Meisner Scholarship, The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, $4,000.00
- Award of Volunteer Appreciation, Cleveland State’s Department of Theatre and Dance, 2015
Timeline
Registered EEG Technologist
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
04.2022 - Current
Patient Service Specialist
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
01.2021 - 04.2022
Ticket Service Representative
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
03.2019 - 03.2020
On-Boarding Coordinator
INTEGRITY STAFFING SOLUTIONS
08.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Cleveland State University
Film and Television -
The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts
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