Neurodiagnostic Tech I - EEG

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 commitment incentive

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Neurodiagnostic professional to perform standard and complex electroneurophysiologic testing in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab. Work may occur in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or operating room.

The role involves patient histories, test preparation, and coordinating follow-up appointments. Responsibilities include EEG/EMG/NCV/EP testing, equipment setup, calibration, and interpreting results.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Neurophysiology program.
• Registry eligible in EEG/EP/NCV specialties.
• Experience requirement depends on education: no prior experience after Neurophysiology program; two years if High School diploma/ GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG, EMG, NCV, and evoked potentials tests on patients.
• Sets up rooms and equipment in hospital, clinic, or OR and calibrates equipment.
• Reads neurodiagnostic test results.
• Takes patient histories and provides test preparation and follow-up instructions.

Skills

EEG testing

EMG

NCV

Evoked Potentials

Patient instruction

Education

Neurophysiology program graduate

Tools

Electrodiagnostic 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.

*This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP).
• Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
• Reads neurodiagnostic tests.
• 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.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Clinical Neurophysiology
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• 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:Chapel Hill
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
• This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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