Neurodiagnostic Tech II

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Neurodiagnostic Tech II to perform standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in a Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may occur in lab, clinic, bedside, or OR.

The role may involve instructing other technologists, performing EEG/EMG/NCV/EP/PSG tests with CPAP therapy when needed, and ensuring proper room and equipment setup and calibration.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
• If no Neurophysiology program, two years of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics experience is required.
• High School Diploma required if no Neurophysiology program and two years of experience in Sleep/Neurodiagnostics.

Responsibilities

• May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.
• Performs diagnostic patient testing EEG, EMG, NCV, EP, and polysomnographic testing with possible 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 polysomnographic tests.
• Takes patient histories. Instruct patients and families on test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments.

Skills

EEG testing

EMG

NCV

Polysomnography

Patient instruction

Education

Neurophysiology program

Tools

CNIM

RPSGT

RST

EP testing

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

The Neurodiagnostic Techno II 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

• May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.


• 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).


• 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. Instruct patients and families on 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

• Registered in 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)


• Polysomnography (RPSGT)


• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)

Professional Experience Requirements

• If completion of an acceptable program of Neurophysiology: No prior experience required.


• Requires High School Diploma if no graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology and two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

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:$28.87 - $41.50 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

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