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
- 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.
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