Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist - Electromyography Lab

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (END Tech) performs routine patient care procedures, including nerve conduction studies. These procedures are typically performed in the Electromyography (EMG) lab but may also be performed at the patient bedside, in operating rooms, or at an off-site location. Selected applicants who have not held a similar role at the University of Iowa within the last 12 months may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000.

Requirements

Completion of a 24-month END Technology program or other applicable program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eligible for certification by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (i.e., R. EEG T.), American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (i.e., R.NCS.T.), Certification by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (i.e., CNCT), or other applicable nationally recognized certifying agency.
Certification within nine (9) months following the start of employment is required.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills

Nice To Haves

Exposure to nerve conduction studies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and coordinate multiple duties.

Responsibilities

Perform routine nerve conduction studies (i.e., motor nerve conductions, sensory nerve conductions, F-waves, H-reflexes, and other techniques used to provide electrodiagnostic evidence in support of neuropathic diseases) in the laboratory, off-site locations, patient bedside, and operating room.
Analyze acquired data and apply appropriate techniques and procedures to provide diagnostic outcomes based on individual patient needs.
Organize and generate data reports for diagnostic review by interpreting physicians.
Assist interpreting physician with the electromyography (EMG) procedure.
Recognize correlations between nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) findings as relevant for diagnosis.
Interact and educate patients to promote understanding of procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Communicate with patients in an appropriate manner to relay and obtain information necessary for the procedure.
Provide quality control of equipment: recognizing malfunction, troubleshooting and/or alerting appropriate personnel.
Keep and organize records, database, and data archival system.
Clean laboratory in accordance with hospital standards.
Provide support for laboratory clerical employees including appointment scheduling, billing, and report completion.
Participate in the instruction of technical and professional staff including, electroneurodiagnostic students; technologists, medical residents, neurophysiology and neuromuscular fellows; and other staff in methods of nerve conduction studies.
Support quality patient care through orientation and staff education.
Participate in continuing education opportunities by attending departmental lecture series, annual conferences, journal reviews, publications and contribute to professional organizations.
Adhere to compliance standards and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives in accordance with national, hospital, and departmental standards.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.