Neurodiagnostic Technologist EMG

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of neuro-anatomy and physiology, basic electronics, and electrical safety, general knowledge of instrumentation pattern, recognition, and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence testing.
• Verifies patient, physician's orders and gathers appropriate information form chart and/or interviews the patient/caregiver to provide accurate history.
• Inventory of supplies, check all equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness including corrections of malfunctions.
• Performs Neurodiagnostic tests according to standards of the laboratory; Including Nerve conduction studies, autonomic testing, scanning for the specific neuromuscular ultrasound studies selected by the physician.
•  Provides technical interpretation of results and communicates urgent findings immediately with interpreting Physicians.
• Assists with special studies, participates in training technologist, fellows, residents under the supervision of the EMG coordinator and lab medical director.
• Records EEG according to standards of the laboratory including the 10-20 system
  provides initial interpretation of results and communicates urgent findings immediately with Epilepsy physicians. Reviews EEG files and saves appropriate sections for physician review which may include clipping and pruning for long term monitoring (LTM)
• Responsible for scheduling appointments for patient testing and maintaining communication across the inpatient units.
• Responsible for charting, routing reports and billing accuracy/timeliness.
• Participates in teaching conferences and technical meetings. Maintains CEUs/Credentials.
• Responsible for adhering to State & Federal regulations and successful compliance of these regulatory agencies
  

Credentials:

• BCLS (required)
• Must achieve registry in EEG or CNCT within 2 years of hire (required)
• Registered/Certification in Nerve conduction studies (R. NCS T. or CNT) or Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist R. EEG T. (preferred). 

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Associate's degree Science or Neurodiagnostic related field (preferred). Intensive care unit experience. Must be proficient in non-imaging TCDs (preferred)
• Completion of an accredited Neurodiagnostic program or 3+ years of prior experience in an outpatient EMG Lab (required)

When applying to this position, upload your current BLS/CPR certification.  And if applicable, your current R.NCS T. or CNT or R.EEG.T