Neurodiagnostic Tech I - Neuro Diagnostics

UNC REX Healthcare; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technician to perform standard and complex tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and Sleep Disorders Lab, with work occurring in lab, clinic, patient bedside, or OR settings.

Responsibilities include conducting EEG, EMG, NCV, EP, and polysomnographic tests, setting up and calibrating equipment, scoring results, and taking patient histories with test-prep guidance for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
• No prior experience required if completion of an acceptable program in neurophysiology.
• Two years of relevant experience if a High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Neurophysiology program grad

EEG certification

Evoked potentials cert

CNIM monitoring

NCV

Polysomnography (RPSGT)

Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)

Job description

Description

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Summary:
Performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.

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

• EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM)
• EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.)
• Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM)
• Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV
• Polysomnography (RPSGT)
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)

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: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Neuro Diagnostics

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 10.00

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: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

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.

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