What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMG Autonomics Lab Technician, Neurology position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH)?
Responsibilities:
- Correctly places EKG leads and electrodes to acquire a diagnostically accurate EKG
- Prepares a patient for testing
- Explains each autonomic test component to the patient and assures they understand what to expect, how to communicate during the test and why the test has been ordered
- Sets up the patient room with all necessary equipment before the patient's test time
- Performs each autonomic test and records observations in real time
- Helps to maintain proper scheduling in conjunction with the scheduling department.
- Provides patients with pre-appointment paperwork and answers any patient questions prior to appointment date
- Maintains proper supply levels and orders additional testing supplies as needed
- Enters test result data
Qualifications:
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education requirements?
No
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist [R. EEG T.] - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation preferred
Strongly Preferred:
Can perform accurate EKG tracings
Excellent patient interactive skills
Can recognize life threatening arrhythmias
Can recognize EKG artifact
Can enter data quickly and accurately
Can measure blood pressure
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