Non Registered EMG Technologist

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support andappreciationand build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

This positionis responsible forperforming nerve conduction studies to evaluate the function of patients’ nerves and muscles. Duties include placing surface electrodes to deliver mild electrical impulses and measuring the resulting nerve and muscle responses. The role may also involve inserting fine needles to record andmonitorcommunication between nerves and muscles, providing critical diagnostic information to support patient care.You will work closely with Neuro-Muscular Neurologists, Spine Physicians, and occasionally Registered Nurses (RNs) to support patient care.You will have the opportunity to collaborate regularly with fellow EMG Technicians to ensureaccuratetesting, support an efficient workflow, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.While prior healthcare experienceisn’trequired, a strong understanding of anatomy, the ability to multi-task, and a passion for helping patients are essential.

This is a rewarding position that offers the unique opportunity to travel todifferent locationseach week, with mileage reimbursement provided for travel between sites.Your primary assigned site will be Main Campus; however, travel to other locations will berequired. These may include Hillcrest Hospital, Avon Hospital, andadditionalsites in Willoughby Hills, Strongsville, Middleburg Heights, Wadsworth, and Stow/Cuyahoga Falls.

A caregiver in this positionworks in a full–time position with flexible start times, including 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. While occasional Saturday shifts may berequested, they are not mandatory. Typical Saturday hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and arepaid asovertime.

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

• Perform nerve conduction studies for patients. 

• Assistwith instructing other caregivers, residents,physiciansand technicians in proper laboratory procedures. 

• Maintain order within the laboratory. 

• Assistwith researchstudies asassigned.

• Analyze designs and executeadditionalnerve conduction studies based oninitialfindings based oninitialresults and knowledge of peripheral neuroanatomy.

• Operatethe nerve conduction instrumentation and ensure proper adjustments foraccuraterecording procedures.

• Select nerves to be studied by reviewing requests and patient history.

• Educate patients on EMG examinations.

• Perform various administrative functions related to the laboratory.

• Obtain patient’s EMG reports andtransmitthem to the physician on request.

• Mail pieces to referring physicians.

• Maintain files on all requests for reports.

• Clean and restock EMG rooms and equipment.

• Replenish lab supplies in examination rooms. 

• Use knowledge of Neurophysiology to assess the data's reliability and problem-solve to minimize error.

• Relate procedures to the referring diagnosis.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• High school diploma/GED or an associate’s degree from an accredited END program or at least two years of college with human anatomy and physiology study 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

• Must obtain certification as a Registered Nerve Conduction Study Tech within two years of hire

• Working knowledge of peripheral neuropathy and neurophysiology

• Knowledge of basic physiology,anatomyand science tolocatenerve locations and understand electromyography test results 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Healthcare-related experience