EMG | EMG Tech | Shift 5x8 Days

Electromyography (EMG) Technologist

The Electromyography Technologist, under the Director of Neurodiagnostic Services, performs nerve conduction studies and assists physicians with needle examination in the laboratory and at the patient's bedside.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to young adult, adult, and geriatric age patients
• Proven ability to work with physicians, administrators, and staff
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve
• Demonstrates the ability to resolve technical issues within their field
• Possesses excellent communication skills
• Possesses strong computer skills (MS Office - Excel, Word)
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient history, anatomy, and technical skill pertinent to EMG technicians

Technical & Equipment Responsibilities:

• Ability to assemble and disassemble EMG equipment for redressing per each patient case
• Displays knowledge of proper function of equipment
• Displays technical skill of electrode placement and proficiency with components of machine
• Displays knowledge of cleaning procedures for equipment

Clinical & Administrative Competencies:

• Possesses ability to record responses with testing and can differentiate between normal and abnormal responses
• Displays knowledge of data entry to electronic health record and hospital billing
• Possesses ability to assemble monthly statistics
• Displays ability to teach co-workers and precept students in the field