Nerve Conduction Technologist Certified

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Nerve Conduction Technologist Certified to perform neurodiagnostic tests and educate patients. Responsibilities include performing nerve conduction studies, maintaining equipment, and assisting with patient monitoring. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of a neurodiagnostic program, and certification as a CNCT. The role promotes patient safety and accurate diagnoses in a supportive department.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in nerve conduction studies.
• Required: Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive range of Nerve Conduction Studies adhering to national standards.
• Maintain and calibrate all neurodiagnostic equipment.
• Educate patients regarding NCS and EMG.
• Monitor patients during tests or surgeries.
• Summarize technical data to assist physicians.
• Set up, program, and record montages for testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nerve Conduction Studies

Patient Education

Technical Data Summarization

Monitoring Patients

Equipment Calibration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of an END/Neurodiagnostic Technologist program

Job description

Job Overview

A Nerve Conduction Technologist Certified performs neurodiagnostic tests including nerve conduction studies to assess the function and integrity of the peripheral nerves and muscles. This role is responsible for educating and preparing patients prior to their electromyography (EMG) procedures. The Nerve Conduction Technologist Certified works closely with physicians to aid in the accurate diagnosis and monitoring of neurological disorders and conditions to ensure the design of effective treatment plans for patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive range of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), adhering to national standards to record and study electrical activity in the brain and the nervous system to help doctors diagnose neurological issues.
• Maintains and calibrates all neurodiagnostic equipment while ensuring an adequate supply of neurodiagnostic materials to promote a smooth workflow and reliable neurodiagnostic testing and contribute to patient safety and quality care.
• Educates patients regarding NCS, Electromyography (EMG) to enhance patient understanding and cooperation during testing and promote a positive patient experience.
• Monitors patients during tests or surgeries using evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
• Summarizes technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.
• Sets up, programs, and records montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Completion of an END/Neurodiagnostic Technologist program or eligible for certification through the completion of on the job training in nerve conduction studies as required for certification.

Experience

Required: 1 year experience in nerve conduction studies.

Licensure/Certification/Registry/Listing

Required: Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.