Electromyography (EMG) Technician performs and assists physicians with various electroneurodiagnostic testing and procedures. Provides assistance to patients in various areas, including Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduct Studies (NCS), and Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures.
Requirements
- Conducts and/or assists with routine testing as outlined in department scope of practice, policy and procedures, quality assurance standards, and CBOTs.
- Provides patient instructions, education, and evaluates the patient's response to testing.
- Maintains and orders supplies and EMG machine parts inventory.
- Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment;
- Interfaces professionally and effectively with physicians, fellow staff, and other disciplines to evaluate and modify testing as needed.
- Participates in quality and performance improvement processes.
- Verifies patient insurance benefits and obtains pre-authorizations as needed for procedures.
- Documents patient information pertinent to testing to ensure comprehensive, timely, and accurate recording, accounting, and reporting of clinical findings.
- Sends copies of test results to referring physicians, medical records, and files in office chart.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
