Neurodiagnostic Technologist

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The Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine is seeking a skilled Neurodiagnostic Technologist to perform standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic 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. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

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.

Graduation from an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics program of Neurophysiology (or equivalent combination of experience, training and experience). If completion of an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics: No prior experience required.
If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

Registered in one of the following specialty areas:
EEG (Electroencecephalogram- 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)

Not Applicable.

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