What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurodiagnostic Tech II position at UNC Health?
Description
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Summary:
The Neurodiagnostic Techno II performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing on patients. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.
- This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.
Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/johnston-incentive-program
Responsibilities:
1. May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic.
2. Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
3. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
4. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
5. Takes patient histories. Instruct patients and families on test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology
- Registered in one of the following specialty areas: •EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM) •EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.) •Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM) •Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV) •Polysomnography (RPSGT)
- If completion of an acceptable program of Neurophysiology: No prior experience required.
- Requires High School Diploma if no graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology and two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Johnston Health
Organization Unit: Cardiology -
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Salary : $27 - $38
