Neurodiagnostic Tech I - EMG (Casual 19 hr. no/ benefits)

Neurodiagnostic Tech I - EMG (Casual 19 hr. no/ benefits)

Galveston, Texas, United States

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2504428

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• High school diploma/GED

• No years of experience required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• EMG experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program or equivalent experience. BLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide the basic technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following electroneurodiagnostic procedures: electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies according to written protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients and gathers medical history from patients and/or charts.
• Applies standard scalp electrodes using the 10/20 placement system.

• Adjusts test protocols based on patient history and study results, recognizing normal and abnormal variants.

• Identifies and corrects electrical and electronic malfunctions.

• Monitors and reviews raw study and video data during procedures.

• Prepares completed neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.

• Completes the "Technician Impression" sheet, serving as a preliminary report.
• Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
• Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Sets up and assists with specialized neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Ensures patient safety, maintains privacy, and follows infection control protocols.

SALARY

• Salary commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation