EEG/EMG Technician

EEG/EMG Technician maintains patient flow in the Neurology 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.


1.Performs Electroencephalogram (EEG) including recording awake and drowsy (including hyperventilation and/or photic stimulation when appropriate).

2.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.

3.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.

4.Performs visual evoked potential (VEP) testing central nervous system, checkerboard or flash.

5.Performs auditory evoked potentials for evoked response audiometry and/or testing of the central nervous system.

6.Schedules patients according to work schedule.

7.Performs Nerve Conduction Studies when EMG Technician is on vacation.

8.Designates specific testing performed on patient encounter forms/superbill/fee ticket.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:Training from a Neurodiagnostic school.


Experience:Two (2) years of NCV or medical related Associate"&tm;s degree with at least one year of training, followed by close supervision.