EMG Tech 1 - CWP Neuro/Endo

• Department: Neurology - CWP

• Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area

• Job Category:

• Employment Type: Full - Time

• Job ID: 42031

• Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

• Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

• Shift: Day

• Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL

• Usual Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm

• On Call Requirements: yes

• Work Location: Carle Bloomington Neurology

• Weekend Requirements: every third

• Holiday Requirements: yes

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  Position Summary:

  To gather electrodiagnostic data through the performance and recording of electrodiagnostic procedures, including motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and somatosensory evoked potentials. The tech also takes a brief history of the patient including the symptoms that that required the referral for the EMG.

  Qualifications:

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum one (1) year EMG technician experience required, with formal training under the direction of a physician. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Good interpersonal skills and communication. Basic computer knowledge required.

  Essential Functions:

• -Performs motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and somatosensory evoked potentials

• Maintains a clean work environment, ordering supplies, and ensures that clean gowns are on hard.

• -Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.

• -Actively participates in departmental meetings and continuing education programs.

• -Complies with organization and departmental patient satisfaction initiatives. Serves as a role model for meeting the needs and expectations of patients and families.

• -Insures that the examination room is properly prepared for the patient.

• -Prepares the patient by assisting in removal of clothing, braces, and patient transfer to the examination table.

• -Assists the physician in preparing for the procedure by properly positioning the patient, applying surface electrodes as directed, and labeling and organizing electromyographic printouts.

• -Calibrates equipment according to departmental policy to insure proper working order.

• -Generally assists in maintenance of equipment in safe working order.

• -Records accurate results / data from electrodiagnostic procedures.

• Assists the physician by running the EMG unit and the computer to produce written documentation according to departmental policy.

• -Effectively manages computerized data, including data entry and report generation for EMG services.

• Communicates with patients about scheduling any answers any questions the patient may have about the procedure.

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