Electromyography Lab - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (END Tech) to support the Electromyography (EMG) lab. This position will perform routine nerve conduction studies in the laboratory, off-site locations, patient bedside, and operating room.
Job Duties to Include:
- Perform routine nerve conduction studies (i.e., motor nerve conductions, sensory nerve conductions, F-waves, H-reflexes, and other techniques used to provide electrodiagnostic evidence in support of neuropathic diseases) in the laboratory, off-site locations, patient bedside, and operating room.
- Analyze acquired data and apply appropriate techniques and procedures to provide diagnostic outcomes based on individual patient needs.
- Organize and generate data reports for diagnostic review by interpreting physicians.
- Assist interpreting physician with the electromyography (EMG) procedure.
- Recognize correlations between nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) findings as relevant for diagnosis.
- Interact and educate patients to promote understanding of procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Communicate with patients in an appropriate manner to relay and obtain information necessary for the procedure.
- Provide quality control of equipment: recognizing malfunction, troubleshooting and/or alerting appropriate personnel.
- Keep and organize records, database, and data archival system.
- Clean laboratory in accordance with hospital standards.
- Provide support for laboratory clerical employees including appointment scheduling, billing, and report completion.
- Participate in the instruction of technical and professional staff including, electroneurodiagnostic students; technologists, medical residents, neurophysiology and neuromuscular fellows; and other staff in methods of nerve conduction studies.
- Support quality patient care through orientation and staff education.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
For a full job description, please send an email to the contact listed below.
Pay Grade: 28 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: This position works Monday-Friday. No holidays or weekends.
Supervision Received: Supervision received by EMG Lab Supervisor, attending physician, or other qualified designee.
Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision is exercised over support staff, students, residents, and fellows.
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a 24-month END Technology program or other applicable program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eligible for certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (i.e., R. EEG T.), American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (i.e., R.NCS.T.), American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (i.e., CNCT), or other applicable nationally recognized certifying agency. Certification within nine (9) months following the start of employment is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
- General computer skills
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to nerve conduction studies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and coordinate multiple duties.
Please attach a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
