EMG Technologist II - Neurology Sugar Land

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• Communicates with the patients to explain the test procedure and provides answers to their questions to ensure accurate results.

• Interfaces with physicians department staff and other disciplines to evaluate and modify testing as needed.

• Functions as a team member responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership. Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team.

• Trains and mentors less experienced technologists as appropriate.

• Ensures accurate testing procedures by planning and organizing materials and supplies in the appropriate work areas prior to patient arrival.

• Uses advanced knowledge to determine necessary procedures and equipment based on physician instructions.

• Prepares patients by applying a variety of surface electrodes as required for testing. Obtains standard recordings as directed by the electromyographer.

• Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate action to eliminate them. Recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference. Describes all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during tests.

• Makes appropriate calibration procedures of the electromyography (EMG) apparatus for standard recordings; inspects and assures proper maintenance of EMG needle and related equipment.

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement providing recommendations impacting department quality and safety targets through peertopeer accountability reporting near misses and collaborating with the interprofessional team.

• Assists in gathering data for quality improvement projects. Contributes to meeting department targets for quality and safety.

• Collaborates with physicians to ensure accurate coding and charge capture. Maintains equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. Independently manages time effectively and prioritizes daily responsibilities and assignments. Role models effective time management collaboration to meet the overall demands of the department.

• Leads departmental activities due to advanced knowledge level including research activities. Offers innovative solutions through advanced participation in performance improvement projects and department activities.

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates My Development plan on an ongoing basis including the development of advanced skills.

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.

• Graduate of an accredited electroneurodiagnostic technology program

• Three years in a clinic and/or hospital setting performing varying levels of electrodiagnostic procedures

• CNCT Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (ABEM) OR
• RNCST Registed Nerve Conduction Technologist (AAET) AND
• BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Competence in the use of computers and neurodiagnostic equipment

• Maintains clear communication with customers regarding mutual expectations during testing

• Ability to take personal responsibility and accountability for correcting customer service problems

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform Yes
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group As one of the nations leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nations leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG) these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care but are on the forefront of research developing leadingedge technologies and treatments and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a nonprofit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.