Neurology Technician

Job Description:

• Explain test procedures and instruct patients on proper positioning during the test.
• Apply suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient and check their performance.
• Calibrate and adjust the EMG apparatus.
• Maintain in a clean operating condition and make minor maintenance adjustments.
• File film recordings of tests.
• Complete and forward charge slips for billing purposes.
• May maintain laboratory inpatient schedules and assign work in conjunction with physician electomyographer.
• May assist the physician in the performance of the more complex specialized procedures, such as repetitive stimulation blink reflexes, and muscle contractile property measurements.
• May participate in the training of EMG technical staff and residents regarding nerve conduction studies.
• Inventory and requisition laboratory supplies.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in working order.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conducting various Neurophysiological procedures included:

• OPD/IP EEGs, portable ICU EEGs, Long term video EEG monitoring ( as presurgical evaluation), stereotactic EEG monitoring, intra-operative neuromonitoring ( MEP+ SSEP), central sulcus mapping, subcortical mapping , CCEP language mapping and electrocorticography(ECOG).
• Nerve conduction studies, BERA,VEP, SSEP and assisting for EMG.
• Analyzing and interpreting neurophysiological data using advanced methodologies and tools.
• J ntributing with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute the work.