Neurodiagnostic Tech I

Description

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*This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Summary: Performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.

Hours: Day/Night rotation or Nights only available

Responsibilities:
\n 1. 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).
\n 2. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
\n 3. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
\n 4. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments

Other information:
Education Requirements:
\n %CF; Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
\n %CF; Registry eligible in one of the following specialty areas:
\n •EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM)
\n •EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.)
\n •Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM)
\n •Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV)
\n •Polysomnography (RPSGT)
\n •Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
Professional Experience Requirements:
\n %CF; If completion of an acceptable program of Neurophysiology: No prior experience required.
\n %CF; 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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Clinical Neurophysiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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