Neurodiagnostic Tech I - Sleep Lab

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Lenoir
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

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

Other information:Education Requirements:--- Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- Registry eligible for 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 in neurophysiology: No prior experience required.--- If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of relevant experience.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: Sleep Lab

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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