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.
Qualifications
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.
Job Details
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.
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