Neurology Technician/Medical Assistant (MA)

About the role

The Neurology Technician plays a vital role in supporting a highly specialized neurology program at National Jewish Health. This role involves performing specialized testing, working alongside expert neurologists and multidisciplinary care teams, and delivering safe and appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs nerve conduction studies (NCS), autonomic testing, and QSART.
• Prepares patients for procedures and explains testing procedures.
• Measures electrical activity in peripheral nerves and recognizes artifacts.
• Collects and labels lab specimens and prepares them for analysis.
• Assists with more complex specialized procedures as needed.
• Documents vital signs and patient medical history.
• Coordinates telephone communication with patients, families, and referring providers.
• Implements a plan for each clinic to identify and anticipate potential clinic flow problems.
• Restocks exam rooms on a daily basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Neurodiagnostic Technology, or other allied health program.
• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant, LPN, Neurodiagnostic Technician, or other allied health role.
• Certification by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists within the first 18 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Collaboration/teamwork.
• Informing and communicating.
• Impact and influence.

Skills

• Electromyography (EMG) and/or autonomic testing experience preferred.
• Effective teaching skills.
• Interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive.

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off.
• Retail savings incentives.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Loan forgiveness.
• Wellness incentives.
• Child care assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits.