EMG Specialist-MSW-FT Days
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 36 - 51
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A. Clinical/Technical/Service
1. Provides all electromyography and nerve conduction testing of patients to investigate and diagnose the entire spectrum of neuromuscular diseases
2. Uses the latest equipment to perform all available specialized EMG techniques
3. Performs motor and sensory nerve conduction studies under the supervision of the Director of the Neuromuscular Division
4. Obtains intake information including clinical symptoms and past illnesses
5. Explains the procedure and answers patients questions
6. Positions the patient for the procedure and places electrodes in proper locations
7. Records test responses and measurements during the procedure
8. Inputs patient data and EMG results into a report generation program
9. Assists with the compilation of the data prior to evaluation by the Director
10. Maintains the laboratory and related equipment
11. Ensures compliance with hospital and departmental infection control standards
12. Collaborates in other elements of patient care operations to facilitate optimal EMG/NCS testing workflow and patient experience.
13. Collaborates with Mount Sinai Health System IT support teams as well as electrodiagnostic testing equipment vendor representatives and the department to provide technical maintenance and improvements as appropriate
14. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients serve in assigned area Age Specific Competencies (including Neonate/Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult)
- Identifies physical behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
- Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
- Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
- Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate
- Organizational/Managerial
15. Participates in the departments performance improvement activities
16. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
17. Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies
C. Educational/Professional Development
18. Participates in the development of other staff members
19. Meets regulatory licensure and annual health assessment requirements
20. Identifies learning strengths and needs
21. Utilizes learning resources
D. Communication/Relationships
22. Demonstrates a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients families and significant others
23. Displays courtesy tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
24. Adheres to Continuums legal and ethical standards
25. May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience performing nerve conduction studies
- Training in repetitive stimulation (neuromuscular junction testing) preferred
- Experience with pediatric EMG preferred and computer experience.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW
SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West R41 - Neurology R41 - WST Mount Sinai West
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
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