Electromyography Technician (EMG)

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs Nerve Conduction Studies and assists the physician with Electromyograms. This role is more than a career, it's a calling. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with no on-call requirements. We are open to candidates without prior experience in EMG, as required training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multitask and be comfortable with one-on-one patient care.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Prior knowledge or work history in EMG
• Ability to multi task and are comfortable with one on one care with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required procedures within the EMG lab including, but not limited to performing NCVs.
• Schedule and coordinate times for diagnostic services with other departments when necessary.
• Assist physicians conducting EMGs.
• Maintain filing, archiving, and storage of patient data.
• Maintain designated work area in a safe, clean, orderly manner and advise supervisor of malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Fire and retrieve EMG reports, answer incoming telephone calls, schedule appointments and perform other clerical duties as necessary or assigned.
• Arrange transportation of patients to and from laboratory, transporting the patients personally when necessary.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED