Registered EMG Technologist
Cleveland Clinic
Registered EMG Technologist
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Join Cleveland Clinic Florida Palm Beach Gardens’ team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Palm Beach Gardens’ physicians offer advanced expertise, innovative treatment, nationally renowned primary care and neurological specialty care. Specialties include cardiology, family medicine and sports health. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
An EMG Technologist is a specialized healthcare professional who performs electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) to assess muscle and nerve function, aiding in the diagnosis of conditions like neuropathy or ALS.In this role, you will learnto perform EMG examinations on patients of all ages and keep equipment in clean operatingcondition. Here, you will be a part of a world class organization with resources,benefitsand opportunities to grow within the field and organization.
A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Operate the nerve conduction instrumentation.
Ensure proper adjustments are made foraccuraterecording procedures.
Select nerves to be studied by reviewingrequestsand patient history.
PreparepatientsforEMGexamination.
Record all pertinent test data at each stage of study.
Instruct inthe use of instrumentation, technique of electrode application, nerve stimulationmeasurementsandpossible causesof error.
Relate procedure to the referring diagnosis, check results of nerve conductions performed byothersandteachdata interpretation.
Maintain clean linen for each patient andcleanEMG/QPN rooms,electrodesand equipment.
Ensure order and cleanliness of general laboratory areas.
Replenishsupplies.
Ensure maintenance of equipment and instrumentation in EMG and QPN labs and EMG exam rooms.
Keepaccuratelogof all patients in EMG and QPN lab.
Assistcaregivers with financial tickets,reportsand chart flow.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate's Degree from an accredited END program OR a minimum of two years of college with some human anatomy and physiology
Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist-R NCSTcertificationfromtheAmerican Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET)
Two years of experience as a Non-Registered EMG Technician at CCF or a comparable laboratory
Working knowledge of neuroanatomy,physiologyand sciencesufficienttoassistwith the interpretation of test results and train non-registered technicians
Knowledge of all EMG techniques to perform research,demonstrationsand evaluate procedures
Physical Requirements:
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, i.e., pushing beds, carts and wheelchairs.
Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.
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