Neurodiagnostic Tech II - EMG (24hrs per wk)(Part-time)

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a part-time Neurodiagnostic Tech II for EMG in Galveston, TX. The role conducts advanced electroneurodiagnostic studies, participates as a preceptor, and supports the epilepsy program's EEG/monitoring services.

Requires an END-related associates degree, 3 years experience, and UTMB-approved credentials; BLS is required. The department emphasizes education, research, and high patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in END or related program.
• Three years experience in the area of competence.

Responsibilities

• Establish lab protocols per ACNS guidelines.
• Tutor, demonstrate, and mentor other team members.
• Perform electroneurodiagnostic studies per written protocols.
• Explain procedures to patient and record history.
• Apply standard 10/20 EEG placement.
• Record studies and adjust test protocols as needed.
• Recognize abnormal variants in study data.
• Maintain equipment and data quality.
• Ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

EEG procedures

Nerve conduction studies

Patient care

Mentoring

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

CAAHEP END program

Three years experience

Tools

EEG equipment

Video/EEG monitoring

Job description

Neurodiagnostic Tech II - EMG (24hrs per wk)(Part-time)

Galveston, Texas, United States

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603935

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree from a Commission on Accrediditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) or related program or equivalent. Three (3) years experience performing procedures in area of competence. Credentialed through a UTMB approved agency in R. EEG T., CNIM, R.NCS.T., R. EP.T., or CLTM. Current BLS certification.

Preferred Experience

EMG experience preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION :

To provide advanced technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following electroneurodiagnostic procedures: electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV). Serves as preceptor and mentor for Neurodiagnostic Technologist I.

Department Marketing Statement :

UTMB EMU is growing and looking for a team of excited, driven individuals to join us! The epilepsy program here at UTMB includes Phase I EMU, Phase II sEEG, ECOG, Wada, Ictal Spect, ICU LTM and will continue to offer the latest and most innovative testing in the field of epilepsy. UTMB EMU is currently level 3 and in the process of advancing to level 4 in the near future. We have routine epilepsy surgery conferences for in-depth learning. If you are willing and eager to learn more advanced testing in EEG, our senior staff members are here to train. Our team encourages education and promotes registration through ASET membership and classes as well as on the job training. You can be a part of the exciting research being conducted in the department too. So if you are looking to expand your knowledge of EEG or maintain a level of expertise, UTMB welcomes you to the team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes lab protocols according to American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Guidelines.

• Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members.

• Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.

• Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.

• Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.

• Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study. Recognize normal and abnormal variants in study recording and acts accordingly.

• Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.

• Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.

• Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.

• Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet which serves as the preliminary report.

• Edits and archives EEG and video data of patients’ Video/EEG monitoring.

• Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.

• Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.

• Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.

• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.

• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.

• Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.

• Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment. Notifies the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and/or on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.

• Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.

Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation