Registry Speech Language Pathologist - South Suburban

Advocate Aurora Health • Oconomowoc, WI

288d • $23 - $35

About The Position

The Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist position at Advocate Health involves performing nerve conduction studies and communicating with patients to ensure they understand the procedures. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, ideally working three days a week between two locations: Summit and Waukesha clinic. The position is part-time, requiring 24 hours per week, and is located in Oconomowoc, WI.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Advanced training beyond high school in electromyography.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the peripheral nervous system and electro-diagnostic medicine.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• 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 and maintains active communication with physicians.
• Prepares the patient for the procedure, applying surface electrodes and administering shocks to elicit evoked responses.
• Records measurements of distances, amplitudes, latencies, and temperatures for physician review.
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal results, documents artifacts, and takes proper measures to monitor them.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation 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, reporting any malfunctions.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties, utilizing proper techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care and assesses patient status accordingly.

Benefits

• 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
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED