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NCS Technologist


UnityPoint Health


Location

Moline, IL | United States


Job description

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates 

 

A Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) Technologist is under the direct supervision of an EDX physician (electrodiagnostic (EDX) physicians (neurologists or physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, “physiatrists”) and learns and observes the functions of NCSs by group and/or individual teaching, observation, assigned reading, and practical application

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  1. Applying suitable electrodes to predetermined measured positions on the patient and checking the electrode performance
  2. Beginning to recognize physiological and nonphysiological artifacts and methods to eliminate artifacts, as well as normal waveforms and values observed during the test.
  3. Beginning to recognize abnormal pathology, waveforms, and NCSs.
  4. Performs routine nerve conduction studies with efficiency.
  5. If not known, willingness to learn repetitive nerve stimulation and blink reflex with attending physician. Openness to learning new skills.

Patient Care

Quality Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

An Associate’s degree or higher preferred, or enrollment in a CAAHEP-accredited neurodiagnostic program.

 

Experience:

 

 

 

 

 

1-2 years preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

A Technologist I may have 6 months personal supervision training under a Technologist III or higher with direct supervision of an EDX physician.

CPR

 

A Technologist (a trainee) should pursue 12 consecutive months of training in performing NCSs under direct supervision of an EDX physician.

 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

· Technical expertise

· Initiative

· Efficiency

· Responsible

· Some clerical and computer knowledge

· Collaboration

· Interpersonal skills

· Managing priorities

 

Other:

 

 

 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

 

 


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