EMG Technician, First Shift, Neurology

UC Health is hiring a full-time Electromyography Technician for the Neurology department for the first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The Neurology Department Electromyography Technician will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's unit and Greater Cincinnati's only Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs. The major focus on the technician's role is to operate electromyography equipment used in the diagnosis of muscle disease and denervation to test the electrical activity of muscles, and compute and record graphic data according to established procedures.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Preferred: Associate degree
• Years of Experience 6 months of related experience or equivalent education.

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com .

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

• Engages in population appropriate communication
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect
• Assists the EDX physician with the EDX studies as needed by preparing or manipulating the instrument and applying surface recording electrodes
• Performs common NCSs in a skilled, patient-appropriate manner. Recognizes normal and abnormal results and recognizes and takes reasonable steps to eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifacts
• Helps with transfer of nerve conduction studies recorded on the EDX equipment to electronic medical records according to laboratory policies and procedures
• Explains the NCS test procedure to the patient to obtain the patient's cooperation necessary for a complete examination. Checks the patient's electronic medical record for orders and special needs including medications that need electrodiagnostic test adjustment, with particular attention to patients with pacemakers, defibrillators, and neurotransmitters
• Orientation, education and other duties as assigned
• Assures maintenance and working order of equipment, including but not limited to checking calibrations and making minor maintenance adjustments and repairs deemed by the instrument manufacturer as appropriate and safe
• Monitoring inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed to maintain smooth and efficient patient care operations
• This individual adheres to training regarding ethical responsibilities, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance
• Conforms to all OSHA and TJC laboratory policies and procedures (including guidelines for universal precautions) as well as hospital regulations. Knows CDC guidelines
• Maintains appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, laboratory allied health staff, physician staff, and other hospital/clinic staff
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

• Engages in population appropriate communication
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect
• Assists the EDX physician with the EDX studies as needed by preparing or manipulating the instrument and applying surface recording electrodes
• Performs common NCSs in a skilled, patient-appropriate manner. Recognizes normal and abnormal results and recognizes and takes reasonable steps to eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifacts
• Helps with transfer of nerve conduction studies recorded on the EDX equipment to electronic medical records according to laboratory policies and procedures
• Explains the NCS test procedure to the patient to obtain the patient's cooperation necessary for a complete examination. Checks the patient's electronic medical record for orders and special needs including medications that need electrodiagnostic test adjustment, with particular attention to patients with pacemakers, defibrillators, and neurotransmitters
• Orientation, education and other duties as assigned
• Assures maintenance and working order of equipment, including but not limited to checking calibrations and making minor maintenance adjustments and repairs deemed by the instrument manufacturer as appropriate and safe
• Monitoring inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed to maintain smooth and efficient patient care operations
• This individual adheres to training regarding ethical responsibilities, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance
• Conforms to all OSHA and TJC laboratory policies and procedures (including guidelines for universal precautions) as well as hospital regulations. Knows CDC guidelines
• Maintains appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, laboratory allied health staff, physician staff, and other hospital/clinic staff
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager