Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
To gather electrodiagnostic data through the performance and recording of electrodiagnostic procedures, including motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and somatosensory evoked potentials. The tech also takes a brief history of the patient including the symptoms that that required the referral for the EMG.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum one (1) year EMG technician experience required, with formal training under the direction of a physician.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Good interpersonal skills and communication. Basic computer knowledge required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• -Performs motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and somatosensory evoked potentials
• Maintains a clean work environment, ordering supplies, and ensures that clean gowns are on hard.
• -Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• -Actively participates in departmental meetings and continuing education programs.
• -Complies with organization and departmental patient satisfaction initiatives. Serves as a role model for meeting the needs and expectations of patients and families.
• -Insures that the examination room is properly prepared for the patient.
• -Prepares the patient by assisting in removal of clothing, braces, and patient transfer to the examination table.
• -Assists the physician in preparing for the procedure by properly positioning the patient, applying surface electrodes as directed, and labeling and organizing electromyographic printouts.
• -Calibrates equipment according to departmental policy to insure proper working order.
• -Generally assists in maintenance of equipment in safe working order.
• -Records accurate results / data from electrodiagnostic procedures.
• Assists the physician by running the EMG unit and the computer to produce written documentation according to departmental policy.
• -Effectively manages computerized data, including data entry and report generation for EMG services.
• Communicates with patients about scheduling any answers any questions the patient may have about the procedure.

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