NCS Technologist

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Moline
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Physical Med & Rehab-SouthPark
• Shift: 8-4:30
• Job ID: 138035Overview$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 applicationWhy UnityPoint Health?
  Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. Responsibilities

  • Learns appropriate interpersonal skills needed to work with patients, laboratory allied health staff, physician staff, and other hospital/clinic staff.
  • Correctly performs all prescribed Learns appropriate methods and explanations of the NCS test procedure needed to obtain the patient's cooperation necessary for a complete examination. Works independently and critiques exams
  • Learns how to check the patient's electronic medical record for orders and special needs, with particular attention to patients with pacemakers, defibrillators, and neurotransmitters.
  • Acquires basic knowledge of recording electrodes, stimulating electrodes, the recording instrument, and operational and electrical concepts.
  • Acquires basic knowledge of normal nerve and muscle anatomy and function, disease processes, pathology, NCS responses in normal circumstances, other diagnostic aids, and the operating principles of pertinent electronic instrumentation
  • Begins to accurately record common NCSs with surface recording and stimulating electrodes. This entails the acquisition of basic knowledge and skills including (but not limited to):Applying suitable electrodes to predetermined measured positions on the patient and checking the electrode performanceBeginning to recognize physiological and nonphysiological artifacts and methods to eliminate artifacts, as well as normal waveforms and values observed during the test.Beginning to recognize abnormal pathology, waveforms, and NCSs.Performs routine nerve conduction studies with efficiency.If not known, willingness to learn repetitive nerve stimulation and blink reflex with attending physician. Openness to learning new skills.
    • Learns to manually compute and record graphical data in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures
    • Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition.
    • Files print or electronic medical records according to laboratory policies and procedures.
    • Attends teaching seminars and conferences, completes formal reading assignments, and demonstrates acquisition of knowledge and skills as designated by an EDX physician and/or Technologist III or higher
    • TeamworkPatient Care
      • Communication - written & verbal
      • Prepares patient for procedures
      • Provides education to patient and ensures consents are signed as needed for invasive
      • Interprets physician's orders correctly
      • Correctly orders, tracks and charges exams in a timely fashion
      • Adaptability
      • Demonstrates competence in the administration of age appropriate care.Quality Improvement
        • Assures equipment is in proper working order
        • Enters technical information, completes reports and surveys and complies with all regulatory agencies.
        • Completes unusual occurrences as needed
        • Participates in hospital-wide performance improvementQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or SpecializedNot 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 preferredLicense(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.

Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Dubuque , NCS Technologist, Other , Moline, Iowa