Position Summary
Maintains patient flow of lab; performs EEG testing; assists and reviews data; enters data; generates reports; and mails or faxes 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
- 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 (Requirements)
- Successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited neurodiagnostic program.
- Must be certified - CAAHEP.
- Three years + EEG and EMG experience.
- CNCT, RNCST, OR REEG.T CERTIFICATION.
- Knowledgeable in NATUS & CADWELL EDX equipment.
- EPIC EMR experience (preferred).
- Have a basic understanding of the nervous system, diseases, instrumentation, and electrical safety.
Education
- Training from a Neurodiagnostic school.
- High School diploma - college degree (preferred).
Experience
- Two (2) years of NCV (Nerve Conductive Velocity) or medically related Associate’s degree with at least one year of training, followed by close supervision.
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.
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.
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