Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Waukesha, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist will communicate with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm understanding, and address questions. They will review medical records to confirm ordered tests and maintain active communication with physicians regarding testing preferences. The technologist will prepare patients for procedures by applying electrodes, administering stimuli, and recording evoked responses. They will measure distances, amplitudes, latencies, and temperatures, and distinguish between normal and abnormal results, managing artifacts. Accurate record-keeping and documentation in the computer system are essential. The role also involves organizing and preparing exam rooms, cleaning and calibrating equipment, and reporting malfunctions. Patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique, are also part of the responsibilities. The technologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development principles.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
High School Graduate.
No experience required.
Advanced training beyond high school in electromyography.
Demonstrated knowledge of the peripheral nervous system, diseases related to electro-diagnostic medicine, instrumentation, basic electronics, and electrical safety.
Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
Reviews patient's medical record to confirm the ordered test.
Maintains active communication with physicians to identify and accommodate specific preferences in testing procedures and protocols.
Prepares the patient for the procedure, applying a variety of surface electrodes in the appropriate locations as needed for the nerve conduction study.
Stimulating electrodes are similarly applied and shocks are administered to elicit the evoked responses.
Measurements are made of distances between landmarks and electrodes, amplitudes and latencies of responses, and temperatures.
The responses are recorded for the physician to review.
Consults with the physician during the procedure when needed.
Distinguishes between normal and abnormal results and recognizes physiological and non-physiological artifacts, and documents, eliminates or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
Maintains records and documentation ensuring it is accurate and contains all necessary data elements when entering patient information into the computer system.
Organizes and prepares exam room / work area, including cleaning, stocking, and ordering supplies.
Performs routine care, cleaning and calibration of equipment and ensure it is functioning properly.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program