NCS Technician

Saint Alphonsus

Boise, ID

NCS Technician - Neurology Clinic Full-Time, Days The Saint Alphonsus Neuroscience Institute is looking for a team-oriented and collaborative Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) Technician for our Neurology Clinic in Boise! About the Position: In this position you will work beside a seasoned and experienced EMG Technician and will hold dual roles as an EMG Technician and also as a Medical Assistant to support one of the Neurology providers. In this position you will work in the clinic and also in the hospital depending on patients' needs. This position will typically work Mondays – Fridays, 8:30am – 5:00pm, flexibility is needed, but no weekend work is required. As the NCS Technician you will work with state of the art equipment to perform nerve conduction studies and EMG procedures, assist the neurologists in the EMG room with patients and nerve conduction velocity exams. You will also monitor the effectiveness of all testing procedures as ordered by the physician, and adapt methods of recording instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history, clinical observations, and test findings. The NCS Technician will also assist the in-patient Neurologist with NCS/EMG testing. About the Neurology Clinic: As the regional provider of advanced neurological services, Saint Alphonsus neurologists provide care for patients with complex conditions, neurodegenerative disorders, seizures, and general neurological disease. The Saint Alphonsus Neuroscience Institute promotes collaboration with a team of general neurosurgeons, vascular neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, vascular neurologists, neuropathologists, neuro-otolaryngologists physiatrists, neuro-opthalmologists and oncologists. Learn more about the Neurology services at https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/neurosciences/services/neurology/ Education/Licensure Requirements: Successful completion of a one or two year college training program for EMG technologists or equivalent training required. RNCST (Registered Nerve Conduction Studies Technician with American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists) required – if registry not currently held, employee must be registered within one year as condition of continued employment. Basic Life Support certification required. Why Saint Alphonsus? • Saint Alphonsus Health System is a four-hospital regional, non-profit, faith-based, Catholic ministry with over 4,300 associates and a 950+ medical staff which serve 700,000 people in Idaho and Oregon. • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Boise) is recognized as the region's only Level II Trauma Center, Level I Stroke Center and Level III NICU providing the most experienced care to the most critically ill patients. • Centers of Excellence include: Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Oncology, Orthopedics, Trauma & Emergency and Women's & Children's. • We are proud to offer our Colleagues a comprehensive benefits package that’s includes but is not limited to: comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage options, basic & supplemental life insurance options, short/long-term disability, group legal, Pension Plans, FSA, tuition reimbursement, & opportunities for training and advancement. Why Boise? Boise, Idaho's Capital City anchors a vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 690,000 people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! For more information please visit www.cityofboise.org. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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EEG TECH

Natividad

Salinas, CA

INSPIRING HEALTHY LIVES through community At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 130 years and, more importantly, has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today. EEG TECH Full-Time Natividad is currently seeking a permanent, full-time Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist position in the Cardiopulmonary Services Department to conduct EEG examinations of patients as ordered by physicians for diagnostic purposes; and performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications include graduation from an EEG technology training program certified by the American Medical Association AND two years of experience performing EEG examinations in a health care clinical or acute care hospital setting. Registration with the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic and Evokes Potential Technologists (ABRET) as an EEG Technologist is highly desirable. PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Thursday, October 01, 2020 at 11:59pm for a guaranteed review. Application materials received after this date will be reviewed as needed until the position is filled. For more information or to request application materials, contact Natividad, Human Resources Department, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA 93906, (831) 783-2700, or apply at http://www.natividad.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatividadInspiringHealthyLives/ EOE/M/F/H/V

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Nerve Conduction Study Technologist

Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

Alamogordo, NM

• Adheres to training regarding ethical responsibilities, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance. • Conforms to all OSHA and JCAHO laboratory policies and procedures (including guidelines for universal precautions) as well as hospital & clinic regulations. Knows relevant CDC guidelines. • Maintains appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, laboratory allied health staff, physician staff, and other hospital/clinic staff. • Explains the NCS test procedure to the patient to obtain the patient’s cooperation necessary for a complete examination. Checks the patient’s electronic medical record for orders and special needs, with particular attention to patients with pacemakers, defibrillators, and neurotransmitters. • Assists the EDX physician with the EDX studies as needed by preparing or manipulating the instrument and applying surface recording electrodes. • Performs common and uncommon NCSs in a highly skilled, patient-appropriate manner. Recognizes normal and abnormal results and recognizes and takes reasonable steps to eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifact. • Has basic knowledge of normal nerve and muscle anatomy and function, disease processes, pathology, NCS responses in normal and abnormal circumstances, other diagnostic aids, and the operating principles of pertinent electronic instrumentation. • Assures maintenance and working order of equipment, including but not limited to: checking calibrations and making minor maintenance adjustments and repairs deemed by the instrument manufacturer as appropriate and safe. Ensures that electric current leakage issues are resolved. • Files print or electronic medical records according to laboratory policies and procedures. • Performs other related duties as required. • Participates in continuing education through seminars, conferences, formal reading assignments designated by EDX physician • CEU requirements: A technologist will complete CEUs required to maintain R.NCS.T or CNCT certification.

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EMG Technician

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Burlington, MA

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA has excellent opportunities EMG Technicians. If you have six (6) months in an EMG lab, are bright, motivated and love working with patients, then you are the ideal fit. In our busy Neurology Division, each tech performs 5 – 7 nerve conduction studies a day. As a teaching hospital, EMG techs are involved with medical students, residents, and EMG fellows throughout their EMG rotations. LHMC also offers both EMG Technician and Senior EMG Technician opportunities. About us: Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a world-renowned tertiary medical center known for its innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment and leading-edge research. A teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, the hospital provides quality health care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty, from primary care to cancer diagnosis and treatment to kidney and liver transplantation. It is a national leader in a number of health care areas, including stroke, weight management and lung screenings, among many others. Lahey also helps to advance medicine through research and the education of tomorrow's health care leaders. Learn more and apply online today. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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