Registered EMG Technologist

About the role

An EMG Technologist is a specialized healthcare professional who performs electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) to assess muscle and nerve function, aiding in the diagnosis of conditions like neuropathy or ALS. In this role, you will learn to perform EMG examinations on patients of all ages and keep equipment in clean operating condition.

Responsibilities

• Operate the nerve conduction instrumentation.
• Ensure proper adjustments are made for accurate recording procedures.
• Select nerves to be studied by reviewing requests and patient history.
• Prepare patients for EMG examination.
• Record all pertinent test data at each stage of study.
• Instruct in the use of instrumentation, technique of electrode application, nerve stimulation measurements and possible causes of error.
• Relate procedure to the referring diagnosis, check results of nerve conductions performed by others and teach data interpretation.
• Maintain clean linen for each patient and clean EMG/QPN rooms, electrodes and equipment.
• Ensure order and cleanliness of general laboratory areas.
• Replenish supplies.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and instrumentation in EMG and QPN labs and EMG exam rooms.
• Keep accurate log of all patients in EMG and QPN lab.
• Assist caregivers with financial tickets, reports and chart flow.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited END program OR a minimum of two years of college with some human anatomy and physiology
• Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist – R NCS T certification from the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET)
• Two years of experience as a Non-Registered EMG Technician at CCF or a comparable laboratory
• Working knowledge of neuroanatomy, physiology and science sufficient to assist with the interpretation of test results and train non-registered technicians
• Knowledge of all EMG techniques to perform research, demonstrations and evaluate procedures

Qualifications

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, i.e., pushing beds, carts and wheelchairs.
• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

Skills

• Operate the nerve conduction instrumentation.
• Ensure proper adjustments are made for accurate recording procedures.
• Select nerves to be studied by reviewing requests and patient history.
• Prepare patients for EMG examination.
• Record all pertinent test data at each stage of study.
• Instruct in the use of instrumentation, technique of electrode application, nerve stimulation measurements and possible causes of error.
• Relate procedure to the referring diagnosis, check results of nerve conductions performed by others and teach data interpretation.
• Maintain clean linen for each patient and clean EMG/QPN rooms, electrodes and equipment.
• Ensure order and cleanliness of general laboratory areas.
• Replenish supplies.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and instrumentation in EMG and QPN labs and EMG exam rooms.
• Keep accurate log of all patients in EMG and QPN lab.
• Assist caregivers with financial tickets, reports and chart flow.

Benefits

• We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

Pay

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.