Neurodiagnostic Tech II

Description

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As a Level IV epilepsy center, we are leading the way in adult and pediatric epilepsy care—from diagnosis to curative treatment. Our EEG technologists work bedside, review studies, and assist in the OR alongside top neurosurgeons and epileptologists. We are also pioneering a neurodiagnostic apprenticeship with our local community college to train future experts.

If you are passionate, collaborative, and eager to grow, this is more than a job—it’s a career in cutting-edge neurodiagnostics.

Summary:

The Neurodiagnostic Techno II 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.

Hours: 12 hr night shift

Responsibilities:

1. May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.

2. 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).

3. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.

4. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.

5. Takes patient histories. Instruct patients and families on test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments

Other Information

Education Requirements:

● Graduation from an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics program of Neurophysiology (or equivalent combination of experience, training and experience).

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

● Registered in one of the following specialty areas:

•EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM)

•EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.)

•Polysomnography (RPSGT)

•Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)

Professional Experience Requirements:

● If completion of an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics: No prior experience required.

● If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Clinical Neurophysiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.50 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.