EMG Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

EMG Technologist Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Under the direction of the BWH/MGH Chief Technologist in the EMG Lab, the EMG technologist will perform nerve conduction studies, quantitative sensory testing, autonomic function testing and duties to assist physicians in performing EMGs. The EMG technologist will also perform miscellaneous support duties. The EMG technologist will work collaboratively to understand the patient schedule for the day and split up responsibilities as appropriate. This position will work closely with physicians and assist them in performing these tests.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
0-1 year of experience
Excellent interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills
Customer service skills
Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions quickly and independently
Ability to troubleshoot information systems
Ability to quickly learn new software application

Nice To Haves

Patient care experience preferred.
Medical Assistant preferred.
Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) or American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) certification within 2 years of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare EMG testing rooms with clean linen and all necessary equipment and supplies. Maintain cleanliness of exam room and equipment. Clean and stock carts for EMG rooms. Check for adequate paper supply in printers.
Work with other technologists to review schedule and plan for patient flow.
Perform appropriate calibration procedures on Electromyography (EMG) instrument for standard recordings. Manipulate instrument controls for optimal recording of electrical responses.
Prepare the patient, applying a variety of surface electrodes as required; accurately obtain standard Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS); distinguish between normal and abnormal results; describe all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test; recognize physiological and non-physiological artefacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
Explain the test procedure to the patient and obtain the patient’s cooperation for the best performance of the procedure. Review the medical chart for orders and special needs.
Assist the neurodiagnostic physician with EMG studies as needed by preparing or manipulating the instrument and recording findings.
Input appropriate billing codes immediately after completion of the study so that fellows and attendings can create, finalize, and sign reports within the same session.
Assist physicians in the performance of tests by preparing and assisting with anxious, uncooperative, or physically challenged patients. (i.e. changing of clothes, refreshments, warming of limbs, bathroom needs, electrode removal).
Performs electrode testing and keeps account of all electrodes after each test.
Order supplies (clerical, lab, linens). Keeps shelves neat and orderly.
Demonstrate knowledge of peripheral nervous system, diseases related to neurodiagnostic medicine, instrumentation, basic electrodes and electrical safety.
Demonstrate professional, positive, and patient appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, physician staff, and other hospital/clinic staff members.
Work toward acquiring specialized skills to perform more advanced neurodiagnostic procedures such as autonomic testing.
Participate in neuromuscular division educational activities whenever possible and contribute to the education of residents and fellow trainees.
Comply with OSHA and JCAHO standards for universal precautions and electrical safety guidelines.
Adheres to training regarding ethical responsibilities, confidentiality, HIPAA, and hospital policies around data safety.
Assist neurology for EMG/NCS with research protocols and obtain proper certification to work on research patients.
Create EMG orders for external referrals in Epic. File, fax or mail EMG reports and requisitions as requested.
Update EMG patient list throughout the day.
On occasion, will perform EMGs in the inpatient setting.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) training and maintain active certification.