NCS Technician

Confluence Health

13d•$21 - $34

About The Position

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts Paid Time Off Generous Retirement Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Gym Membership Discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Shift Differential For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here! Summary To perform evoked response nerve conduction studies; to monitor additional physiological phenomena by means of appropriate techniques; to assist with coverage in the Physiatry dept as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current Medical Assistant Registration or obtain MA-R upon employment.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an AMA accredited training program for EEG and/or Registered evoked potential technologist certification or at least 2 yrs of on-the-job training and clinical experience in these studies in lieu of formal training.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and escorts them to exam room.
Applies suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient’s upper and lower extremities as required for patient specific testing.
Abstracts relevant information from the patient’s clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning the patient.
Selects predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations necessary for the case under study; obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts, and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them; describes all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the tests.
Performs evoked response and nerve conduction studies as required.
Keeps equipment in a clean operating condition; detects instrument malfunctions and makes minor maintenance adjustments; reports the need for major repairs.
Coordinate supporting documentation to facilitate and coordinate patient care involving agencies outside of Confluence Health; obtain L&I or VA authorization when needed.
Manage referrals in a complete and timely manner with special attention to urgent conditions/requests.
Conduct outbound calls to patients that have not called to schedule their appointments. As well as contacting provider's offices for general inquiries regarding referrals/orders received.
Assists with Patient Registration and Check in process.
Assists with coverage in Physiatry Dept as required.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.