Description

Summary: Under the direction of the Board of Directors or designee, observes the electrical activity in nerves using electromyography equipment. Educate patients and/or caretakers by explaining the procedure and results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine Electromyography testing as outlined in department scope of practice, policy, and procedures, and quality assurance standards
• Operate EMG machine to record electrical activity in peripheral nerves
• Provides patient instructions, education, and evaluates the patient’s response to testing
• Outlines the nature of the procedure and test with patients
• Answers questions patients may have as to hazards or discomforts presented by the test
• Interfaces professionally and effectively with physicians, fellow staff, and other disciplines to evaluate and modify testing as needed
• Documents patient information pertinent to testing to ensure comprehensive, timely, and accurate recording, accounting, and reporting of clinical findings
• Send copies of test results to referring physicians
• Assists leadership and team members in activities that add value to positive patient outcomes and improve clinical operations
• Maintain clinic schedule; open, block, adjust as needed

• Enter all orders electronically
• Perform examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Provide patient education regarding prescribed and recommended over the counter (OTC)

medication

• Educate the patient and/or family about diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, and provide pre- and post-operative education.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, or Licensed Physical Therapist
• Proficiency in electromyography-nerve conduction studies, required
• Certification of completion from of an Accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program, required
• Ability to perform in office procedures for musculoskeletal complaints and spasticity, preferred
• Certification of American Association of Electromyographic Technicians, preferred
• Required Certifications
  • Act 34 PA Criminal Background
  • Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
  • Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive rapport with patients and colleagues
• Ability to multitask
• Possess excellent people skills
• Self-motivated
• Flexible team player