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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Neurodiagnostic Technician is responsible for conducting patient testing including, but not limited to, EMG's, nerve conduction studies, (NCS). Responsibilities include maintaining timely completion of daily patient testing, accurate documentation of patient testing, and physical maintenance of clinical testing equipment. The incumbent performs all assigned duties in strict compliance with established policies, procedures and protocols, and always works to ensure patient safety, comfort and privacy.
EDUCATION:
High school graduate or equivalency test.
Associate degree from accredited school for Electroneuro diagnostic Technologists preferred but not required.
Spelling, basic knowledge of anatomy (muscles, nerves, vestibular system, visual system); average mathematical skills; basic knowledge of electronics and instrumentation.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years recent experience conducting Electroencephalograms required.
Recent experience in EMG.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Descriptor 3: Broad Range of Administrative or Technical Skills.
Has broad, fairly detailed level of knowledge of Electroneuro diagnostics.
Gathers, organizes, verifies, composes and/or analyses data in the completion of several defined, multi-step diagnostic procedures.
Produces final output within established departmental standards.
Operates complicated diagnostic medical equipment.
Direct Care - Physical Demands
Occasional - 1 to 33% of workday
Frequent - 34 to 66% of workday
Constant - 67 - 100% of workday
Not at all - 0% of workday
Occasional
Sitting, Unilateral Vertical Reach 36-72"; Bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; Lift 0-50#, 6-36" from floor; climbing stairs; operating machines (2hand(s)), operating machines 2foot/feet).
Frequent
Standing, walking 2.3 mph, 0 incline; unilateral horizontal reach 0-18"; bilateral carry, 30', 27#; push/pull 100', 19ft lbs; hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 minutes; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr with gait belt; move 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet; lift 0-30#, 6"-36" from floor; lift 0-20# 36"-48" from floor; lift 0-20# 6"-72" from floor.
Constant
Bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aided or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.
Not at All
Climbing ladders; working from heights; crawling; kneeling; running
Category I job classification - MH employees who have jobs with tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues and/or used sharps.
Job Hazard Risks:
Lifting
Infectious Disease Exposure
Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
Workplace Violence Potential
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
Hmc Neurology - Youngstown Specialty Care LLC
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Neurodiagnostic Technician is responsible for conducting patient testing including, but not limited to, EMG's, nerve conduction studies, (NCS). Responsibilities include maintaining timely completion of daily patient testing, accurate documentation of patient testing, and physical maintenance of clinical testing equipment. The incumbent performs all assigned duties in strict compliance with established policies, procedures and protocols, and always works to ensure patient safety, comfort and privacy.
EDUCATION:
High school graduate or equivalency test.
Associate degree from accredited school for Electroneuro diagnostic Technologists preferred but not required.
Spelling, basic knowledge of anatomy (muscles, nerves, vestibular system, visual system); average mathematical skills; basic knowledge of electronics and instrumentation.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years recent experience conducting Electroencephalograms required.
Recent experience in EMG.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Descriptor 3: Broad Range of Administrative or Technical Skills.
Has broad, fairly detailed level of knowledge of Electroneuro diagnostics.
Gathers, organizes, verifies, composes and/or analyses data in the completion of several defined, multi-step diagnostic procedures.
Produces final output within established departmental standards.
Operates complicated diagnostic medical equipment.
Direct Care - Physical Demands
Occasional - 1 to 33% of workday
Frequent - 34 to 66% of workday
Constant - 67 - 100% of workday
Not at all - 0% of workday
Occasional
Sitting, Unilateral Vertical Reach 36-72"; Bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; Lift 0-50#, 6-36" from floor; climbing stairs; operating machines (2hand(s)), operating machines 2foot/feet).
Frequent
Standing, walking 2.3 mph, 0 incline; unilateral horizontal reach 0-18"; bilateral carry, 30', 27#; push/pull 100', 19ft lbs; hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 minutes; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr with gait belt; move 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet; lift 0-30#, 6"-36" from floor; lift 0-20# 36"-48" from floor; lift 0-20# 6"-72" from floor.
Constant
Bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aided or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.
Not at All
Climbing ladders; working from heights; crawling; kneeling; running
Category I job classification - MH employees who have jobs with tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues and/or used sharps.
Job Hazard Risks:
Lifting
Infectious Disease Exposure
Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
Workplace Violence Potential
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
Hmc Neurology - Youngstown Specialty Care LLC
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
