Neurodiagnostic Tech I - UNC/REX

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:
Performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
2. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
3. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
4. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments

Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registry eligible for one of the following specialty areas:EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM)EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.)Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM)Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCVPolysomnography (RPSGT)
Professional Experience Requirements:
If completion of an acceptable program in neurophysiology: No prior experience required.
If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job DetailsLegal Employer:NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Neuro DiagnosticsWork Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:RaleighExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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