NCS Technologist

UnityPoint Health; Moline, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist in Moline, IL to perform EEG, EMG/NCS, and sleep studies. The role involves patient care, education, documentation, and supporting clinic operations with a focus on quality testing and compliance.

The position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a comprehensive benefits package as part of UnityPoint Health’s Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of accredited Neurodiagnostic END program preferred; enrollment in a CAAHEP-accredited program acceptable.
• Minimum 6 months neurodiagnostic experience; 1+ year preferred.
• END registry eligible required upon hire; BLS certification within 90 days; mandatory reporting training for child/adult abuse.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG, NCS/EMG, and sleep study procedures, preparing patients and applying electrodes.
• Identify normal/abnormal findings, troubleshoot equipment, document activity for physician review.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot neurodiagnostic equipment; provide on-call coverage.
• Deliver patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations while protecting privacy.
• Document patient history, test data, and reports in the EHR with HIPAA/OSHA/CLIA/DNV compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in meetings and staff training.

Skills

EEG

NCS/EMG

Sleep studies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Neurodiagnostic END program

CAAHEP-accredited program acceptable

Tools

EHR

Job description

• Department: Physical Med & Rehab-SouthPark
• Shift: 8-4:30
• Job ID: 138035

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Salary Range: $24.50 - $36.76/hr *
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Physical Med & Rehab-SouthPark
• Shift: 8-4:30
• Job ID: 138035

Overview

We’re seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to join our team! The Technologist performs a variety of neurodiagnostic procedures including EEG, EMG/NCS, and sleep studies. This role involves patient care, education, documentation, and support for clinic operations. You’ll have a positive impact on patients by ensuring quality testing, compliance with healthcare standards, and contribute to continuous improvement.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG, NCS/EMG, and sleep study procedures, preparing patients, applying electrodes, and ensuring comfort and safety.
• Identify normal and abnormal findings, troubleshoot equipment issues, and document notable activity for physician review.
• Maintain, clean, calibrate, and troubleshoot neurodiagnostic equipment; provide oncall coverage as scheduled.
• Deliver compassionate, appropriate care across neonatal through geriatric populations while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Accurately document patient history, test data, and reports in the EHR while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, TJC, and DNV standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in meetings and education, and assist in training students or new staff.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Graduate of accredited Neurodiagnostic/END program is preferred; enrollment in a CAAHEP- accredited program is acceptable

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 6 months of neurodiagnostic technology experience or supervised training
• One (1) or more years of clinical neurodiagnostic experience is preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Required Upon Hire:
  • Electro Neurodiagnostic Technician Registry eligible
• Required within 90 Days of Hire
  • Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
  • Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification American Heart Association (AHA)