EMG Technician

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

1d • $44 - $50

About The Position

Under direction, performs high quality electromyographic procedures for nerve conduction studies

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Approximately 2 years of work experience as an EMG Technician
• Demonstrated knowledge of the peripheral nervous system, diseases related to electrodiagnostic medicine, instrumentation, basic electronics and electrical safety.

Nice To Haves

• EMG certification is preferred as is experience in a teaching hospital.
• Traineeship in nerve conduction studies is desired, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Performs quality assurance related activities. Maintains statistics, checks equipment, performs preventative maintenance and initiates calls for equipment service as necessary.
• Performs standard and advanced nerve conduction studies. Recognizes normal and abnormal results. Recognizes and takes reasonable steps to eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
• Explains test procedure to patient and checks the patient's medical chart for orders and special needs, with particular attention to patients with pacemakers and defibrillators.
• As needed, assists with electrodiagnostic studies by preparing or manipulating instruments and applying surface recording electrodes.
• Files study recordings in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• May supervise or assist junior staff with laboratory research projects.
• Assists with answering office phones and scanning medical records into the practice management system.

What This Job Offers

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