at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
EMG Tech 1 – CWP Neuro/Endo
+ Department: Neurology – CWP
+ Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area
+ Job Category: Patient Care
+ Employment Type: Full – Time
+ Job ID: 42031
+ Experience Required: 1 – 3 Years
+ Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
+ Shift: Day
+ Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
+ Usual Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm
+ On Call Requirements: yes
+ Work Location: Carle Bloomington Neurology
+ Weekend Requirements: every third
+ Other Posting Information: Prior EMG Tech experience required
+ Holiday Requirements: yes
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: To gather electrodiagnostic data through the performance and recording of electrodiagnostic procedures, including motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and somatosensory evoked potentials. The tech also takes a brief history of the patient including the symptoms that that required the referral for the EMG. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum one (1) year EMG technician experience required, with formal training under the direction of a physician. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Good interpersonal skills and communication. Basic computer knowledge required. Essential Functions:+ -Performs motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and somatosensory evoked potentials
+ Maintains a clean work environment, ordering supplies, and ensures that clean gowns are on hard.
+ -Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
+ -Actively participates in departmental meetings and continuing education programs.
+ -Complies with organization and departmental patient satisfaction initiatives. Serves as a role model for meeting the needs and expectations of patients and families.
+ -Insures that the examination room is properly prepared for the patient.
+ -Prepares the patient by assisting in removal of clothing, braces, and patient transfer to the examination table.
+ -Assists the physician in preparing for the procedure by properly positioning the patient, applying surface electrodes as directed, and labeling and organizing electromyographic printouts.
+ -Calibrates equipment according to departmental policy to insure proper working order.
+ -Generally assists in maintenance of equipment in safe working order.
+ -Records accurate results / data from electrodiagnostic procedures.
+ Assists the physician by running the EMG unit and the computer to produce written documentation according to departmental policy.
+ -Effectively manages computerized data, including data entry and report generation for EMG services.
+ Communicates with patients about scheduling any answers any questions the patient may have about the procedure.
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