Neurodiagnostic Tech I

UNC Health Care; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Hours are 8-hour shifts as needed, with a per diem schedule at onsite locations in North Carolina. The role requires education in Neurophysiology and registry eligibility in EEG/EP/NCV-related areas.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
• Licensure/Certification: Registry eligible for EEG/EP/ICM/NCV specialties.
• Experience: If completing Neurophysiology program, no prior experience required; with HS diploma or GED, 2 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic EEG, EMG, NCV, EP, and polysomnographic testing.
• Set up and calibrate room and equipment in hospitals, clinics, or ORs; maintain equipment.
• Read and score neurodiagnostic and polysomnographic tests.
• Take patient histories and provide test preparation and follow-up instructions.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic testing

Patient instruction

Education

Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology

Tools

EEG equipment

NCV equipment

Polysomnography 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

• 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

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.
• Professional Experience Requirements: If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of relevant experience.

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. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.