EMG Technician

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

20d • $20 - $30

About The Position

Responsible for performing Nerve Conduction Studies in an EMG lab according to the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) and the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab standards. Responsibilities include patient safety and providing high quality neurodiagnostic testing. Candidate will need to be proficient in electrode placement for nerve conduction studies and perform these studies on the median, ulnar, radial, peroneal, tibial, sural nerves etc. by applying the appropriate stimulus and recording responses; able to interpret the waveforms, efficiently adjusts all necessary parameters to obtain comprehensive results; collect and record data and report to attending physicians the preliminary findings. Work collaboratively and contribute with other technicians, residents and fellows. Additional responsibilities include maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an END/Neurodiagnostic Technologist program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or completion of at least 12 months of full-time (or equivalent), practical, on-the-job training in nerve conduction studies (NCSs).
• This period of training must be performed under the direct supervision of a neurologist or physiatrist experienced in electrodiagnostic medicine, preferably an ABEM Diplomate.
• Additionally, the candidate must have experienced a minimum of 250 patient encounters where NCSs were performed on separate occasions.
• Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
• Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in an allied health profession is preferred.

Responsibilities

• performing Nerve Conduction Studies in an EMG lab according to the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) and the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab standards
• patient safety
• providing high quality neurodiagnostic testing
• proficient in electrode placement for nerve conduction studies and perform these studies on the median, ulnar, radial, peroneal, tibial, sural nerves etc. by applying the appropriate stimulus and recording responses
• able to interpret the waveforms, efficiently adjusts all necessary parameters to obtain comprehensive results
• collect and record data and report to attending physicians the preliminary findings
• Work collaboratively and contribute with other technicians, residents and fellows
• maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees