Neurodiagnostic Tech I

Description

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Summary:
Performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.

Hours: 8 hour shifts as needed

Responsibilities:

1. Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
2. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
3. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
4. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Registry eligible for one of the following specialty areas: •EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM) •EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.) •Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM) •Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV)
Professional Experience Requirements:
● If completion of an acceptable program in neurophysiology: No prior experience required.
● If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Cardiology -

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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