Neurodiagnostic Tech II (Per Diem)

Description

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Summary:
Performs standard and complex electro neurodiagnostic 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. May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.
2. 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).
3. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
4. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
5. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments.

Education Requirements:
* Graduation from an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostic program of Neurophysiology (or equivalent combination of experience, training and experience).
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Registered in one of the following specialty areas:
*EEG (Electroencephalogram- 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 AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostic: No prior experience required.
* If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostic procedures.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Understands and applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to care provided in the Sleep Disorders Program.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Sleep Disorders Program

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00

Salary Range: $24.13 - $34.70 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

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.