EMG Tech - Neuro Diagnostic Tech - as needed

Riverside Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a Neuro Diagnostic Technician to perform nerve studies and EEGs. You will work closely under physician supervision to ensure high-quality patient care and conduct various diagnostic procedures. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and may have a certification as a Neurodiagnostic Technician. This role emphasizes both technical skills and patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year Neurodiagnostic Tech trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nerve conduction studies and EEG.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• Ensure collection of appropriate data during procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate by the Board of Registered Neurodiagnostic Technicians

Job description

Job Overview

The Neuro Diagnostic Technician works under the direct supervision of the physician and manager to provide comprehensive nerve conduction studies, VEPS, BAER, SSEP and EEG. This may involve diagnostic and therapeutic service, patient care and education. Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or Medical Director, and department protocols.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with co-workers and physicians to promote efficiency and quality patient care.
• Maintains current CPR or BCLS certification. Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Recommends and participates in resource changes that support cost containment and waste reduction.
• Uses standards of customer excellence to anticipate, meet, and exceed the needs of the patient.
• Follows procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data. Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments as necessary.
• Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory. Documents routine observations and changes in procedure.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with patients, patient's families, and the public in a tactful manner as to promote understanding and cooperation.
• Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Less than 1 year Neurodiagnostic Tech trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies in lieu of Neurodiagnostic technician program, preferred.
• Certificate by the Board of Registered Neurodiagnostic technicians, preferred.

Riverside Health System is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.