Electroneurodiagnostic Tech

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking an Electroneurodiagnostic Technician to operate neurology equipment under a neurologist's supervision and to obtain data used for diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. The role includes patient education, data entry, and timely chart documentation.

Responsibilities include performing NCV/EMG studies, maintaining equipment, and assisting with scheduling and related medical assistant duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or registration as Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification required.
• Preferred: experience with NCV/EMG studies.

Responsibilities

• Operates NCV/EMG equipment under physician supervision.
• Obtains data for physician diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• Educates patients and designated others about procedures to promote compliance.
• Verifies patient identity and documents consent and test results.
• Maintains equipment, ensures infection control, and stock management.
• Assists with scheduling and related medical assistant duties as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Accurate documentation

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification or registration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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, prepares material for physician interpretation.
• Initiates patient education and provides designated others a complete explanation of procedures, tests, and/or treatments to promote compliance and cooperation.
• Informs physician of potential abnormalities noticed while performing study.
• Verifies patient identity, enters relevant patient information, obtains and/or verifies consent for procedure if applicable, and ensures accurate, timely chart documentation; archives files for NCV/EMG as applicable; maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Clears equipment after each procedure, follows universal precautions for infection control, complies with hazardous‑material handling procedures, maintains instrument/equipment in good working order, takes appropriate precautions to ensure electrical safety, and 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).
• Preferred: Experience performing NCV/EMG studies.

EEO Statement

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.