Neurodiagnostic Tech II - Rex Cary Sleep Lab

UNC Health; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Tech II to perform standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may occur in the lab, clinic, patient bedside, or operating room.

The role involves performing EEG, EMG, NCV, EP, and polysomnographic testing with potential CPAP therapy, reading and scoring results, and guiding patients through preparation and follow-up procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
• If no Neurophysiology program, two years of experience performing Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing: EEG, EMG, NCV, EP, and polysomnography.
• Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and polysomnographic tests.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment and performs room setup.
• Instructs patients and families on test preparation and follow-up appointments.
• May provide instruction to other technologists in the labs.

Skills

EEG testing

EMG testing

NCV testing

Polysomnography

Test guidance

Education

Neurophysiology program graduation

Tools

Electrodiagnostic equipment

CPAP 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.

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.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: Rex Cary Sleep Lab
• 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: Night Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Cary
• 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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