Electromyography Technician practice bsd

Responsibilities

• Assists with rooming patients for appointments, obtains accurate vital signs, height, and weight, and documents them in the designated system.
• Performs a full range of neurological tests, including nerve conductions (EMGs) and other neurophysiologic tests, and documents results accurately and timely.
• Updates patient demographics in electronic medical charts, obtains accurate patient history, and assesses age-specific needs.
• Prepares patients for exams, ensuring their safety, comfort, and modesty, and explains procedures and tests, addressing any concerns.
• Determines appropriate electrodiagnostic studies based on physician orders and communicates with nurses and physicians regarding clinical aspects of the tests.
• Sets up and operates equipment for testing, understands electrophysiological devices and procedures, and cleans or discards electrodes following universal precautions.
• Records all patient charges for studies performed.
• Monitors patient conditions and takes action to facilitate the best course of care, including involving medical assistants and future monitoring.
• Maintains cleanliness in testing rooms, prepares rooms with clean linen and necessary equipment, and ensures proper care and sterilization of reusable electrodes.
• Ensures sufficient inventory of EMG-related supplies, conducts quality control testing of equipment, and coordinates maintenance with internal and external vendors.
• Assists with scheduling EMG procedures or follow-ups, provides patients with necessary documentation related to their tests, and performs related clerical duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (required)
• 1+ year EMG experience or certified nerve conduction technologist (CNCT) (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification (required)
• Certification or eligibility for certification with the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) preferred and highly desirable
• Previous experience and education commensurate with this position will be considered, preferably with a background in other healthcare related fields (e.g., RN, LPN, OT, PT)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements (required)
• Telephone skills and etiquette (required)
• Broad medical knowledge base on all age groups (required)

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements for this position are detailed at: https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Life insurance from day one
• Disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave
• Career development
• Whole person well-being resources
• Mental health resources and support
• Pet benefits

Schedule

Full-time, day shift

Pay

$20.89 – $38.84 per hour

Location

50 Hospital Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792