EMG Technician

Job Summary

The EMG Tech will prepare the patient and perform the testing in an outpatient setting within their scope of practice. Communicates and collaborates with all healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

Performs nerve conduction studies, attaches surface recording electrodes to extremities, operates electromyography instruments, recognizes and troubleshoots physiologic and non physiological artifact and technical issues

Prepares for procedure and assists physician as needed during the needle examination

Clean and stock EMG testing areas ensuring availability of instruments and supplies

Keep equipment clean and in operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions


Collects medical history and provides education as it relates to potential allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function

Assist in the clinic setting as needed within scope of practice


Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education
• High School Diploma or GED (Required) High school Diploma or GED. Experience: 1 year experience

Credentials
• No Certification, Competency or License Required

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Teays Valley-3948 Teays Valley Rd.

Location of Job: US:WV:Hurricane

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Tamara B. Young View email address on click.appcast.io