EEG Technologist I - Clinical Neurophysiology

Job Description

Description

This position is eligible for the Outpatient Commitment Incentive Program! 

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Summary:

We are looking for an EEG Tech to join our prestigious epilepsy team at UNC! As a Level IV Epilepsy Center, we care for a wide variety of patients in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Studies may be performed in an outpatient lab, at patient bedside, or in the operating room. Our mission is to improve heath and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve. Come join our team and learn first-hand what it means to provide excellence and Carolina Care in all areas of patient care, education, and research! 

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).
2. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
3. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
4. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointment
5. Interact with patients. Explain the studies to the patients and their family to prepare them for the test, interview them and take their histories, and get them ready for their follow-up appointments. 
6. Set up, calibrate, and maintain equipment in procedure rooms, hospital patient rooms, clinic rooms, or operating rooms for studies. 
7. Perform diagnostic testing including electroencephalogram (EEG).
8. Read and summarize neurodiagnostic data for providers 

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Registry eligible for one of the following specialty areas:
•EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM)
•EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.)
•Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM)
•Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV
•Polysomnography (RPSGT)
•Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
Professional Experience Requirements:
● If completion of an acceptable program in neurophysiology: No prior experience required.
● If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Clinical Neurophysiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Salary Range: $22.45- $28.06 per hour (minimum to midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

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

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