Neurodiagnostic Technician (EMG) - Howland Physical Medicine

EMG/Neuro Tech

The Neurodiagnostic Technician is responsible for conducting patient testing including but not limited to EMGs electroencephalograms(EEG) nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electronystagmograms (ENG). Responsibilities include maintaining timely completion of daily patient testing accurate documentation of patient testing and physical maintenance of clinical testing equipment.. The incumbent performs all assigned duties in strict compliance with established policies procedures and protocols and always works to ensure patient safety comfort and privacy.

Schedules requests for procedures. Obtains appropriate supplies prior to test. Reviews and analyzes patients medical history to determine appropriate neurodiagnostic and ultrasound procedures. Interviews patients and/or family members to obtain additional information.

Explains procedures to reduce apprehension allay fears and elicit cooperation; prepares and positions patients for testing to include measuring and marking cranial area and fastening electrodes to specified position on scalp and body. Instructs patients in relaxation techniques and elicits cooperation. Demonstrates sensitivity to patients needs; treats patients with skill dignity tact and patience at all times. Selects appropriate testing procedure or montage as per patient diagnosis or physician preference.
Delivers on our Promise by always demonstrating excellent patient experience behaviors. Conveys compassion and respect for the patient/customer and coworker. Consistently delivers the nursing 5 must haves to include: purposeful hourly rounding using whiteboard as tool for patient communication bedside shift report/handoff M in the box explanation about medication no pass zone rule and AIDET. Consistent utilizes the other Mercy Health customer experience tools including 5 Foot/10 Foot rule iCare and Caring Out Loud. (Note: Failure to perform satisfactorily in this essential function will block incumbent from a satisfactory performance evaluation rating.)
Independently performs all neurodiagnostic procedures such as routine and complex Electroencephalograph(EEG) ambulatory (24hr) EEG Nerve Conduction studies Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential Visual Evoked Potential Upper Somatosensory Evoked Potential and Lower Somatosensory Evoked Potential TCD. Sets up operates electromyographic equipment to assist Neurologist in testing electrical activity of muscles (EMG) and measuring the conducting function of nerves (NCS) measure brainwave characteristics and measure blood flow through the carotid arteries and vessels in the brain. Adjusts monitors records frequencies and flows and records filters and sensitivity levels to optimize test results.
Responsible for the final disposition of interpreted test results. Uses the Departments database to effectively process testing data to report form and stores digital data to the optical disc. Transcribes dictated interpretations into report format and insures that inpatient results are posted to the patients chart in a timely fashion. Scans the results into system so that they are available to the physician and medical records when department is closed.
Prepares test results for interpretation by physician recording necessary information such as voltages latencies frequencies and conduction times on graphs identifying tests performed and unusual occurrences. Eliminates all artifacts for consideration caused by equipment. Cleans calibrates troubleshoots and maintains diagnostic equipment.

Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Assures proper handling of all written correspondence physician orders and/or electronic mail. When appropriate customer concerns requests billing questions or general inquiries are addressed or resolved personally and not forwarded. Consistently keeps in confidence all matters related to the patient or organization. Insures management is advised of all unusual significant encounters.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Required Minimum Education: High School or GED
Preferred Education: 2 year degree
Specialty/Major: ElectroneurodiagnosticsTechnology

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Recent experience in EMG and ENG in addition to EEG preferred but not required. Willing to provide onthejob training.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required: Spelling basic knowledge of anatomy (muscles nerves vestibular system visual system) ; average mathematical skills; basic knowledge of electronics and instrumentation