Neurodiagnostic Tech I - EEG

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to perform standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab. Work may take place in a lab, clinic, at the patient bedside, or in the operating room.

The role requires graduation from an acceptable Neurophysiology program, and EEG/EP/NVC/INCM qualifications with registry eligibility. Some positions offer state-of-the-art monitoring and patient education responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an acceptable Neurophysiology program.
• Registry eligible in EEG, EP, CNIM, or NCV.
• No prior experience required if completion of an acceptable Neurophysiology program; or two years of relevant experience if a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic patient testing EEG, EMG, NCV, 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.

Education

Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology

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.

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.

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.