Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Electromyography Lab

The Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (END Tech) performs routine patient care procedures including nerve conduction studies. These procedures are typically performed in the Electromyography (EMG) lab but may also be performed at the patient bedside in operating rooms or at an off-site location.

Selected applicants who have not held a similar role at the University of Iowa within the last 12 months may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5000.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform routine nerve conduction studies (i.e. motor nerve conductions sensory nerve conductions F-waves H-reflexes and other techniques used to provide electrodiagnostic evidence in support of neuropathic diseases) in the laboratory off-site locations patient bedside and operating room.

• Analyze acquired data and apply appropriate techniques and procedures to provide diagnostic outcomes based on individual patient needs.

• Organize and generate data reports for diagnostic review by interpreting physicians.

• Assist interpreting physician with the electromyography (EMG) procedure.

• Recognize correlations between nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) findings as relevant for diagnosis.

• Interact and educate patients to promote understanding of procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.

• Communicate with patients in an appropriate manner to relay and obtain information necessary for the procedure.

• Provide quality control of equipment: recognizing malfunction troubleshooting and/or alerting appropriate personnel.

• Keep and organize records database and data archival system.

• Clean laboratory in accordance with hospital standards.

• Provide support for laboratory clerical employees including appointment scheduling billing and report completion.

• Participate in the instruction of technical and professional staff including electroneurodiagnostic students; technologists medical residents neurophysiology and neuromuscular fellows; and other staff in methods of nerve conduction studies.

• Support quality patient care through orientation and staff education.

• Participate in continuing education opportunities by attending departmental lecture series annual conferences journal reviews publications and contribute to professional organizations.

• Adhere to compliance standards and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives in accordance with national hospital and departmental standards.

• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.

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