EMG Technician FT

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services in Gibson City, IL seeks an EMG technician to perform electromyography tests and support clinical operations. You will prepare patients, apply conductive paste, attach recording devices, and explain procedures to patients while coordinating with physicians.

In addition to EMG testing, the role includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting providers, maintaining patient charts, and answering phones as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with electromyography testing and interpretation is preferred.
• Ability to educate patients about procedures and processes.
• Competence in obtaining vital signs and supporting clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Observe electrical activity in nerves using EMG equipment.
• Prepare patients for testing and attach recording devices.
• Educate patients on the procedure and communicate with physicians.
• Assist with rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and preparing exam rooms.
• Answer phones and support providers as needed.

Skills

EMG testing

Patient education

Vital signs

Clinical support duties

Tools

EMG equipment

Job description

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full time, 40 hours per week

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS: The EMG tech will function as a resource person to physicians, their staff, patient's family members and hospital staff. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: Observance of the electrical activity in nerves using electromyography equipment. Prepare patients for testing, which includes applying a conducive paste to the area where testing will be carried out, and attaching recording devices to the body. Educate patient by explaining the procedure being performed, and communicate with the physician throughout the procedure.

In addition to performing EMG testing, this position will assist with clinical support duties, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing examination rooms, assisting providers, preparing patient charts, and answering phones as needed.