req#: 237997
Location: Cleveland, OH
Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,
Professional Area: Allied Health
Job Code: C19005
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an EMG Technologist, you will perform nerve conduction studies for patients while assisting with instructing other staff, residents, physicians, and technicians in laboratory procedures. Caregivers in this position are responsible for maintaining order within the laboratory, assisting with research studies, analyzing designs and executing additional nerve condition studies, replenishing lab supplies, and more. Our ideal caregiver is someone who: • Has strong communication skills. • Has a Basic Life Support certification. • Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment. • Has a strong medical vocabulary and anatomy knowledge. • Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That’s why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you’ll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you’ll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
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.Â
- 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 supervisionÂ
- 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. Â
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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