Neurodiagnostic Tech I

UNC Health Care; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care Johnston Health seeks a Neurophysiology Technologist to perform standard and complex tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab. Work may occur in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.

Hours are 8-hour shifts as needed. This is a per diem, on-site role at Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC. Graduation from an eligible Neurophysiology program and registry eligibility are required or expected depending on the pathway.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
• Registry eligible for EEG/EP/CNIM/NCV specialties.
• Per Diem work arrangement; testing across multiple settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG, EMG, NCV, EP, and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and CPAP as needed.
• Sets up rooms and equipment; calibrates and maintains devices.
• Reads and scores neurodiagnostic tests.
• Takes patient histories and explains test preparation and follow-up care.

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology

Tools

Neurophysiology equipment

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.

Hours: 8 hour shifts as needed

Responsibilities

1. Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
2. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
3. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
4. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• * Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• * Registry eligible for one of the following specialty areas: *EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM) *EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.) *Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM) *Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV)

Professional Experience Requirements

• * If completion of an acceptable program in neurophysiology: No prior experience required.
• * If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Cardiology -

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range:$26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.