Neurodiagnostic EEG/EMG Technologist I–II

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Paid Time Off

On-Site Child Care

Education Assistance

Job summary

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking Technologists I, II, and III to perform EEG and EMG diagnostics. Candidates will need a high school diploma with varying experience levels required based on position. Responsibilities include patient safety, education, and performing diagnostic tests for both adult and pediatric patients. The role emphasizes the ability to work independently and manage patient care effectively. A certification in Basic Life Support is mandatory.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience for Technologist I, or equivalent education/training.
• Minimum one year of department experience or supervisory experience for Technologist II.
• Three years' experience for Technologist III with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG and EMG NCV under supervision.
• Independently perform high-quality diagnostic EEGs.
• Responsible for patient safety during exams.
• Educate patients about pre-test preparation.

Skills

Ability to calm nervous patients

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
  
  

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at [e-mail].

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Performs essential duties and responsibilities and are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Level I employees perform work under direct or general supervision, may only perform simple or routine aspects or the position. Level III employees perform high level, complex, and responsible tasks within this position, train lower-level employees, and generally work with general or minimal direction.

Responsibilities

All

Performs other duties as assigned.

Technologist I

Performs EEG and EMG NCV under the Supervision of the Technologists II & III Electroencephalography: Independently perform high quality diagnostic EEGs on both adult and pediatric patients using the EEG system. Obtain EEG tracings, as well as identify and minimize artifacts. Visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked potential acquisition will also be required. The ability to calm nervous and/or pediatric patients is essential. Occasional sedation of the patient will be necessary to obtain a diagnostic quality test, so must be able to work with an RN or physician to accomplish this. Schedule EEG tests. Responsible for patient safety during the exam and must perform CPR and call a code when necessary. Bring any abnormalities to the attention of the physician.

Electromyography Technician: Independently perform high quality diagnostic EMGs on both adult and pediatric patients. Ability to calm nervous patients is essential. Schedule EMG tests. Responsible for patient safety during the exam and must perform CPR and call a code when necessary. Operates EMG instrument to measure and record electrical activity in peripheral nerves in use by physicians for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders. Monitors response and records nerve conduction velocity, time and distance during testing manually or using a computer. Applies and removes electrodes from patients and cleans equipment at conclusion of test. Bring any abnormalities to the attention of the physician.

Patient Education: Instructs patient in any pretest preparation required. Explain test to patient prior to testing. Obtain written consent when necessary. Answer any questions the patient may have.

Technologist II

Frequent demand to establish priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Electroencephalography

Independently perform high quality diagnostic EEGs on both adult and pediatric patients using the EEG system. Obtain EEG tracings, as well as identify and minimize artifacts. Visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked potential acquisition will also be required. The ability to calm nervous and/or pediatric patients is essential. Occasional sedation of the patient will be necessary to obtain a diagnostic quality test, so must be able to work with an RN or physician to accomplish this. Schedule EEG tests. Responsible for patient safety during the exam and must perform CPR and call a code when necessary. Bring any abnormalities to the attention of the physician.

Electromyography Technician: Independently perform high quality diagnostic EMGs on both adult and pediatric patients. Ability to calm nervous patients is essential. Schedule EMG tests. Responsible for patient safety during the exam and must perform CPR and call a code when necessary. Operates EMG instrument to measure and record electrical activity in peripheral nerves in use by physicians for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders. Monitors response and records nerve conduction velocity, time and distance during testing manually or using a computer. Applies and removes electrodes from patients and cleans equipment at conclusion of test. Bring any abnormalities to the attention of the physician.

Patient Education: Instructs patient in any pretest preparation required. Explain test to patient prior to testing. Obtains written consent when necessary. Answers any questions the patient may have regarding test.

Technologist (Lead) III

Highly skilled and able to perform complex audit activities. Oversees training and competencies for Technologists I & II. Electroencephalography: Independently perform high quality diagnostic EEGs on both adult and pediatric patients using the EEG system. Obtain EEG tracings, as well as identify and minimize artifacts. Visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked potential acquisition will also be required. The ability to calm nervous patients and/or pediatric patients is essential. Occasional sedation of the patient will be necessary to obtain a diagnostic quality test, so must be able to work with an RN or physician to accomplish this. Schedule EEG tests. Responsible for patient safety during the exam and must perform CPR and call a code when necessary. Bring any emergent abnormalities to the attention of the physician.

Electromyography Technician: Independently perform high quality diagnostic EMGs on both adult and pediatric patients. Ability to calm nervous patients is essential. Schedule EMG tests. Responsible for patient safety during the exam and must perform CPR and call a code when necessary. Operates EMG instrument to measure and record electrical activity in peripheral nerves in use by physicians for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders. Monitors response and records nerve conduction velocity, time and distance during testing manually or using a computer. Applies and removes electrodes from patients and cleans equipment at conclusion of test. Bring any emergent abnormalities to the attention of the physician.

Patient Education: Instructs patient in any pretest preparation required. Explain test to patient prior to testing. Obtain written consent when necessary. Answers any questions the patient may have regarding test. Billing/Filing: Completes all related billing and medical documentation in a timely fashion. Maintains daily logs of studies performed. Assure proper archival of all studies according to local laws. Retrieves previous studies and makes current studies available for physician interpretation. Archives studies from the system as needed.

Other Information

All

Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s). Basic skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to work with all patient age groups.

Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.

Technologist II

Moderate skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications. Ability to explain and instruct effectively.

Able to manage complex studies. Ability to work independently.

Technologist III

Advanced Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications.

Ability to negotiate effectively and ability to work independently

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

All

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Technologist I Non-supervisory – One year work experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Technologist II Non-supervisory – Minimum one (1) year of department experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

TO INCLUDE

Supervisory - One (1) year involving employee supervision or equivalent experience.

Technologist III

Non-supervisory – Three (3) years’ experience working as a Technologist. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

TO INCLUDE

Supervisory - Two (2) years involving employee supervision.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

All

Certification in Basic Life Support required.

Technologist II

Electroencephalographic Technologist Certification in the field required within 2 years of hire.

Technologist III

Electroencephalographic Technologist Certification required prior to holding this position.

Additional Requirements

All

According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications