Nerve Conduction Study Test Technician

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

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) Technologist explains and performs Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) testing under the supervision of an electromyographer.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred, with a concentration in sciences preferred
• EMG-Graduate of an accredited/approved neurodiagnostic technology program, hospital based neurodiagnostic educations program, or one year experience as a neurodiagnostic technician preferred
• Nerve Conduction specialist must obtain registration within 3-4 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Explains and performs Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) testing
• Ensures that laboratory and testing site adheres to OSHA standards
• Obtains patient history, demographics, reason for request and enters into study
• Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact
• Evaluates diagnostic data recorded or displayed and reports suspected abnormal findings to physician as appropriate
• Maintains equipment and supplies associated with diagnostic testing
• Maintains an accurate archive and retrieval system for original EMG tracings

What This Job Offers

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