About the Role
Performs high-quality electromyographic (EMG) and electroencephalographic (EEG) procedures for nerve conduction studies and testing. Ensures compliance, confidentiality, and promotes the organization's mission and philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Operates EMG equipment for diagnosis of muscle disease and denervation, determining conduction velocity and latency times.
- Assists physicians in performing advanced EMG techniques for specific neurological diseases.
- Performs EEG testing according to department policy, focusing on patient comfort and physician needs.
- Obtains and documents required medical information.
- Explains procedures, alleviates fears, and elicits patient cooperation.
- Identifies and eliminates artifact contamination in EEG and video recordings.
- Acquires, reviews, and presents selected data to the clinical neurophysiologist.
- Follows proper protocol after completing LTME procedures.
- Explains procedures and preparation to patients, ensuring their comfort.
- Applies and fills electrodes.
- Completes paperwork, including charge slips for EEG.
- Monitors patient's condition during testing.
- Performs all aspects of EEG/EMG recordings professionally and according to departmental policy.
- Collaborates with team members to ensure safe and accurate patient care delivery.
- Provides precise documentation on all recorded procedures.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients.
- Addresses patient problems as they arise and escalates to physician or management if needed.
- Performs procedures professionally and according to physician's orders.
- Computes and records graphic data, analyzes results, and reports findings.
- Cleans, adjusts, and performs routine maintenance and repair on equipment.
- Troubleshoots routine equipment problems.
- Orders supplies when needed.
- Assumes responsibility for patient testing, quality control, and quality improvement.
- Performs all aspects of patient care optimizing safety and reducing medical errors.
- Adheres to all company policies, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and Code of Conduct.
- Maintains regular and dependable attendance.
- Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of EEG training program OR two or more years of EEG experience.
- Familiarity with the International 10-20 system of EEG electrode placement.
- Successful completion of a two-year college program in Neurodiagnostic Technology OR Associate’s degree in health sciences or related field OR two or more years of EMG experience.
- Certified by the American Association of Electromyography Technicians.
- Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card.
- Must maintain current Electromyography Technicians and CPR certifications during employment.
Skills
- Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.
- Ability to effectively operate electroencephalographic and electromyography equipment.
- Ability to perform EEGs and EMGs.
- Ability to read evoked responses.
- Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information to the attending physician.
- Ability to continue to learn and grow in profession.
- Ability to evaluate procedure to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
- Ability to use independent judgment to acquire optimum information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the health care team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
- Customer oriented.
- Ability to maintain awareness of patient privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.
- Ability to engage others, listen and adapt response.
- Ability to align own actions with team members.
- Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to perform job duties professionally.
- Ability to understand, recall, and communicate factual information.
- Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
- Ability to apply common sense in performing job.
Location
- Central Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Two or more years of EEG experience
- Two or more years of EMG experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of EEG training program
- Two-year college program in Neurodiagnostic Technology
- Associate’s degree in health sciences or related field
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Time Off
- 401(k)
- EAP
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Child Care Assistance
- Health & Fitness
- Sick Child Care Assistance
- Development
About the Company
- Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 10 years.
- We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 25+ locations and we are continuing to grow.
