The Electromyography Nerve Conduction Testing (EMG NCT) Technician under general supervision of a Neurologist, Physiatrist, or clinical Neurophysiologist, performs Nerve Conduction studies (NCS) to access the function of peripheral nerve pathways. The NCS procedure is performed in conjunction with electromyography (EMG), which is an invasive needle procedure.
Inova Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement matching:dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute
- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
- Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualify
Shift: Dayshift
Hours: Monday- Friday
Job Responsibilities
- Understands basic principles of nerve conduction instrumentation, including recording electrodes, stimulation electrodes, the recording instrument, operational, and electrical concepts.
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic anatomy/physiology pertinent to nerve conduction studies as well as disease states encountered in practice. Correctly identifies nerve pathways to be studied.
- Calibrates, evaluates, and if necessary, adjusts the instruments to proper technical standards in order to obtain top-quality recordings.
- Accurately places recording and stimulation electrodes according to established standards and laboratory policies.
- Utilizes appropriate stimulation levels for the pathway under investigation.
- Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Recognizes and documents any abnormal clinical manifestations during the testing procedure.
- Obtains clearly defined responses, measures and marks distances and waveform latencies, and calculates accurate conduction velocities.
- Recognizes abnormal nerve conduction waveforms and abnormalities.
- Monitors level of patient cooperation and effect on data. Uses methods to increase patient cooperation /relaxation.
- Achieves and maintains EMG Registration according to department standards.
- Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
- Understands and utilizes the basic principles of nerve conduction studies including digital recording equipment, such that a study can be performed and presented for interpretation.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Certification - None required
Licensure - None required
Experience - 6 months of experience in EMG testing and patient evaluation in a clinical or hospital setting
Education - High School or GED
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