Electroneurodiagnostic Tech

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Hendersonville is seeking an Electroneurodiagnostic Tech to operate neurology equipment under a neurologist's supervision and collect data used for diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.

The role involves performing NCV/EMG studies, educating patients about procedures, and ensuring proper documentation and infection control. Onsite, per diem schedule, standard hours around 8 per week, with an emphasis on patient safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs NCV/EMG studies, assists physician with EMG, and prepares for physician interpretation.
• Informs physician of potential abnormalities noticed while performing the study.
• Verifies patient identity, enters appropriate patient information, and obtains and/or verifies consent for procedure if applicable.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the patient chart and archives files for NCV/EMG as applicable.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Cleans equipment after each procedure and follows universal precautions for infection control.
• Maintains appropriate stock of supplies needed to complete NCV/EMG studies.
• Assists with patient calls, scheduling appointments, and medical assistant duties as needed.

Skills

NCV/EMG

Patient education

Documentation

Infection control

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Electroneurodiagnostic Tech operates neurology equipment under the supervision of a neurologist and obtains data for use by the physician diagnosing and treating neurological disorders.

Responsibilities

• Performs NCV/EMG studies, assists physician with EMG, and prepares for physician interpretation.
• Initiates patient education to promote compliance and cooperation; provides a complete explanation of the procedure(s), test(s), and/or treatments.
• Informs physician of potential abnormalities noticed while performing the study.
• Verifies patient identity, enters appropriate patient information, and obtains and/or verifies consent for procedure if applicable.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the patient chart and archives files for NCV/EMG as applicable.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Cleans equipment after each procedure and follows universal precautions for infection control.
• Complies with hazardous material handling procedures, maintains instrument/equipment in good working order, and takes precautions to ensure electrical safety.
• Maintains appropriate stock of supplies needed to complete NCV/EMG studies.
• Assists with patient phone calls, scheduling appointments, and medical assistant duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred:

• Experience performing NCV/EMG studies.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Neurology Hendersonville

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: JUSTICE MOB

Exempt From Overtime: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.