Job Abstract

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes designs and executes additional nerve conduction studies based on initial findings based on initial results and knowledge of peripheral neuroanatomy.
• Operates the nerve conduction instrumentation; ensures proper adjustments for accurate recording procedures.
• Selects nerves to be studied by reviewing requests and patient history.
• Educates patients on EMG examination.
• Performs various administrative functions related to the laboratory.
• Obtains patient’s EMG reports and transmits them to the physician on request; mails pieces to referring physicians.
• Maintains files on all requests for reports.
• Cleans and restock EMG rooms and equipment.
• Replenishes lab supplies in examination rooms. 
• Uses knowledge of Neurophysiology to assess the data's reliability and problem-solve to minimize error.
• Relates procedures to the referring diagnosis.
• All other duties assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, associate’s Degree in an accredited END program, or at least two years of college with some human anatomy and Physiology.

Certifications:

• Must obtain certification as a Registered Nerve Conduction Study Tech within two years of hire date.
• BLS from AHA required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires working knowledge of Peripheral neuropathy  and Neurophysiology
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Healthcare-related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic physiology, anatomy, and science to locate nerve locations and understand electromyography test results.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for an extended period. Must lift and carry Items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, i.e., pushing beds, carts, and wheelchairs.
• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate the equipment.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicate diseases or body fluids.  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities