Neurodiagnostic Tech I

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This position is eligible for the Neurodiagnostic Technician l Commitment Incentives!

UNC Medical Center Neurodiagnostic l The Commitment Incentive of $7,500 paid over a three (3) year commitment period for newly-hired full time employees. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, please visit: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program

Summary:
We are looking for a Neurodiagnostic Tech I to join our prestigious Clinical Neurophysiology team at UNC Medical Center! As an accredited 16-bed lab, we care for a wide variety of patients in our Laboratory. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve. Come join our team and learn first-hand what it means to provide excellence and Carolina Care in all areas of patient care, education, and research. Performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
2. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
3. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
4. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments

Education Requirements:
* Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Registry eligible for one of the following specialty areas:
*EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM)
*EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.)
*Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM)
*Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV
*Polysomnography (RPSGT)
*Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
Professional Experience Requirements:
* If completion of an acceptable program in neurophysiology: No prior experience required.
* If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Clinical Neurophysiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $22.45 - $32.27 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC: Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.