Neurodiagnostic Tech III (Hiring Immediately)

Description

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*This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

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As a Level IV epilepsy center, we are leading the way in adult and pediatric epilepsy care—from diagnosis to curative treatment. Our EEG technologists work bedside, review studies, and assist in the OR alongside top neurosurgeons and epileptologists. We are also pioneering a neurodiagnostic apprenticeship with our local community college to train future experts.

If you are passionate, collaborative, and eager to grow, this is more than a job—it’s a career in cutting-edge neurodiagnostics.

Job Summary:

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. Provides oversight, education, and leadership for other technologists in the department.

Description of Job Responsibilities:

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). Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments. Provides instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab, ensuring annual education needs of the team are met. Participates in development and presentation of staff education programs. Assist in development of resources and utilizes educational materials. Performs administrative tasks as assigned and according to department needs, including but not limited to equipment management, supply and resource management, advanced technical troubleshooting specialist, student liaison, and schedule management. Consistently follows through on all projects or assignments. Demonstrates strong communication skills and leadership abilities, providing effective feedback to coworkers. Participates in the assessment and validation of skills and competencies. Consistently functions in the role of Team Leader, Preceptor, and/or Mentor, modeling leadership and organizational values.

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Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited program of Neurophysiology or acceptable pathway.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registered in 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)

Professional Experience Requirements: If completion of an acceptable program of Neurophysiology: Five (5) years prior experience required. If a High School diploma or GED: Seven (7) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements : 1.For Sleep Disorders Lab: •Minimum of 5 years of experience within the specialty of Sleep Medicine. •Successfully documented expertise in 3 or more advanced techniques, which includes: daytime scoring, Inspire titration, advanced airway studies, home sleep studies, ASVs, oral appliance titration, ventilator studies and trilogy studies coordination with Respiratory Therapy. •Letter of recommendation from a peer, supervisor, and medical director. 2.For EEG Lab/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit: •Minimum of 5 years of experience within the specialty of EEG. •Successfully documented expertise in 3 or more advanced procedures or 1 advanced procedure plus secondary registry. Areas of expertise includes: Phase IIs, WADAs, SPECTs, bedside Mapping, Awake OR Mapping, intraoperative ECOG, ECI, 10- 10, advanced montage building, and clinical evoked potentials. •Letter of recommendation from a peer, supervisor, and medical director. 3.For Nerve Conduction/EMG Lab:

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Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Clinical Neurophysiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $31.04 - $44.62 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.

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