EMG/EEG Tech, Neurology (PRN)

Position Summary

Maintains patient flow of lab; performs EEG testing; assists and reviews data; enters data; generates reports; and mail or fax to referring physician. Schedules appointments by phone and walk-ins.  Maintains inventory.  Must be alert in observing any equipment function change and report immediately to Chief Tech.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs Electroencephalogram (EEG) including recording awake and drowsy (including hyperventilation and/or photic stimulation when appropriate).
• Performs short-latency somatosensory evoked potential studies, stimulation of any/all peripheral nerves or skin sites, recording from the central nervous system, in upper limbs.
• Performs short-latency somatosensory evoked potential studies, stimulation of any/all peripheral nerves or skin sites, recording from the central nervous system, in lower limbs.
• Performs visual evoked potential (VEP) testing central nervous system, checkerboard or flash.
• Performs auditory evoked potentials for evoked response audiometry and/or testing of the central nervous system.
• Schedules patients according to work schedule.
• Performs Nerve Conduction Studies when EMG Technician is on vacation.
• Designates specific testing performed on patient encounter forms/superbill/fee ticket.

Other Related Duties 

• Communication skills – communicate with patients, physician inquiries via phone or fax.
• Discuss any lab problems with EMG and EEG physicians.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the lab. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of 2 years of NCV (Nerve Conductive Velocity) or medically related Associate’s degree
• Prior former Neurodiagnostic training

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of EMG experience in a professional environment.
• Basic understanding of the nervous system, diseases, instrumentation, and electrical safety.
• Ability to communicate with and perform tests on patients of all ages.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, and reach above the shoulder for long periods of time in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.