EEG Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Neurology NCS technician to perform nerve conduction studies under supervision. The role collaborates with Neurologists and Physiatrists to assess peripheral nerve function alongside EMG testing and requires precise patient communication and safety awareness.

You will calibrate equipment, place recording electrodes, monitor patient cooperation, document results, troubleshoot artifacts, and adhere to department policies while contributing to quality

Qualifications

• High School education is required.
• Registration or Registry eligible is preferred.
• Experience: At least one year in an EEG Lab.

Responsibilities

• Understands nerve conduction instrumentation principles and safety.
• Places recording and stimulation electrodes according to standards.
• Calibrates and evaluates equipment for quality recordings.
• Identifies nerve pathways to be studied and determines appropriate stimulation levels.
• Monitors patient cooperation and eliminates artifacts.
• Maintains documentation of responses, latencies and velocities.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and compliance with policies.

Skills

NCS basics

Anatomy knowledge

Electrode placement

EMG coordination

Patient interaction

Education

High School

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under general supervision of a Neurologist, Physiatrist, or clinical Neurophysiologist, performs Nerve Conduction studies (NCS) to access the function of peripheral nerve pathways. The NCS procedure is performed in conjunction with electromyography (EMG), which is an invasive needle procedure.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Understands basic principles of nerve conduction instrumentation, including recording electrodes, stimulation electrodes, the recording instrument, operational, and electrical concepts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic anatomy / physiology pertinent to nerve conduction studies as well as disease states encountered in practice.
• Calibrates, evaluates, and if necessary adjusts the instruments to proper technical standards in order to obtain top-quality recordings.
• Correctly identifies nerve pathways to be studied.
• Accurately places recording and stimulation electrodes according to established standards and laboratory policies.
• Utilizes appropriate stimulation levels for pathway under investigation.
• Recognizes artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Recognizes and documents any abnormal clinical manifestations during testing procedure.
• Obtains clearly defined responses, measures and marks distances and waveform latencies and calculates accurate conduction velocities.

• Recognizes abnormal nerve conduction waveforms and abnormalities.
• Monitors level of patient cooperation and effect on data. Uses methods to increase patient cooperation / relaxation
• Achieves and maintains EMG Registration according to department standards.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Registration or Registry eligible is preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Experience: At least one full year in an EEG Lab

Pay Range

$32.50 - $43.74

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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