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About the Role

The EEG Technician will assist the Physician in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care by operating diagnostic equipment to diagnose diseases, injuries, and abnormalities. This role requires the ability to perform or learn diagnostic electromyography testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs nerve conduction studies on patients following guidelines and procedures of The American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists under Physician supervision.
• Performs nerve conduction studies on common and uncommon nerves to aid the Physician in identifying abnormalities.
• Recognizes and troubleshoots physiologic and non-physiological artifact and technical issues, while recognizing normal and abnormal results to obtain the best study on the patient.
• Performs Nerve conduction studies independently in routine settings under direct Physician supervision.
• Cleans, replenishes, maintains, and assures availability of instruments and supplies needed in the EMG Lab.
• Assists Physician as needed during needle examination and sets up for procedures.
• Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions, and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports needed major repairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree in health sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) required.
• Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience with methods, equipment, and materials used in electromyography.
• Prior hands-on patient care experience.
• Clear and precise communication.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Effectively manages day by organizing and prioritizing.
• Possesses excellent phone and customer service skills and abilities.
• Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.
• Knowledge of general medical terminology.
• Organizational skills and ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Works well independently as well as with a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-F.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch.
• Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment.

Skills

• Diagnostic electromyography testing
• Nerve conduction studies
• Troubleshooting artifact and technical issues
• Instrument maintenance
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Customer service
• Confidentiality
• Medical terminology
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal skills

Work Type

• Medical Office environment

Experience Level

• Minimum of one year experience

Education Level

• Associates degree in health sciences
• Certified by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET)
• Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.)
• BLS Certification