Nerve Conduction Study Test Technician

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The Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) Technologist explains and performs Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) testing under the supervision of an electromyographer.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains and performs Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) testing

• Ensures that laboratory and testing site adheres to OSHA standards

• Obtains patient history, demographics, reason for request and enters into study

• Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact

• Evaluates diagnostic data recorded or displayed and reports suspected abnormal findings to physician as appropriate

• Maintains equipment and supplies associated with diagnostic testing

• Maintains an accurate archive and retrieval system for original EMG tracings

• Traveling/rotating to other sites as needed to cover shift and/or gain experience from different physicians. Locations: Bethlehem Campus, Upper Bucks Campus, Monroe Campus, Warren Campus, Allentown / Sacred Heart Campus

• Receive and maintain BLS

• Transfer patients to and from registration if assistance is required

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 4 hours per day in ½ hour increments.  Standing up to 4 hours per day in 15-minute increments.  Walking up to 2 hours per day in 15-minute increments.  Continuous use of fingers/hands to apply electrodes, operate equipment and data entry on keyboard.  Frequent use of upper extremities to reposition patients, transport patients and lift supplies up to 20 lbs.  Occasionally pushes EEG equipment for portable studies, approximately 200+ lbs.  Occasionally transfers patients up to 300 pounds.  Frequent twisting and reaching forward to apply electrodes.  Occasionally stoops and bends.  Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.  Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony. Occasionally pushes EMG equipment.

EDUCATION: 

Associate's degree preferred, with a concentration in sciences preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:   

EMG-Graduate of an accredited/approved neurodiagnostic technology program, hospital based neurodiagnostic educations program, or one year experience as a neurodiagnostic technician preferred. Nerve Conduction specialist must obtain registration within 3-4 years of hire.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.