Nerve Conduction Study Test Technician

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Quakertown, PA

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About The Position

The Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) Technologist explains and performs NCS testing under the supervision of an electromyographer. The role supports St. Luke’s commitment to excellence in caring for patients and improving access to care. The position may require traveling or rotating among Bethlehem, Upper Bucks, Monroe, Warren, and Allentown/Sacred Heart campuses to cover shifts or gain experience with different physicians.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or approved neurodiagnostic technology program, a hospital-based neurodiagnostic education program, or one year of experience as a neurodiagnostic technician is preferred.
• Nerve Conduction specialist must obtain registration within 3–4 years of hire.
• Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including applying electrodes, operating equipment, entering data, repositioning and transporting patients, and handling equipment and supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, preferably with a concentration in sciences.
• Completion of an accredited or approved neurodiagnostic technology program, hospital-based neurodiagnostic education program, or one year of experience as a neurodiagnostic technician.

Responsibilities

• Explain and perform Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) testing.
• Ensure the laboratory and testing site adhere to OSHA standards.
• Obtain patient history, demographics, and reason for the request, and enter this information into the study.
• Identify and eliminate or reduce artifact.
• Evaluate recorded or displayed diagnostic data and report suspected abnormal findings to a physician as appropriate.
• Maintain equipment and supplies associated with diagnostic testing.
• Maintain an accurate archive and retrieval system for original EMG tracings.
• Travel or rotate to other sites as needed to cover shifts or gain experience from different physicians.
• Receive and maintain BLS.
• Transfer patients to and from registration when assistance is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree