Job Title Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute
Job Description:
One of the region's largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute's world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma.
Position Summary:
Performs quality routine and more advanced NCS (Nerve Conduction Study) testing on both common and uncommon nerves on patients of all ages.
Education/Training:
Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technology, mathematics, or health-related field.
Licensure/Certification:
Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) Certification (if certified after 01/01/2009, must recertify every 5 yrs) BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification ExperienceFour (4) years of progressive hands-on and theoretical NCS testing experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs common and uncommon NCSs in a highly skilled, patient-appropriate manner; recognizes normal and abnormal results and takes reasonable steps to eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifact. Exercises knowledge of the diagnostic span and skills necessary to provide care and assessment appropriate to the age and status of the patients served. Greets patients and explains testing procedures to obtain the cooperation necessary for a complete examination, following review of patient's medical record for orders and special needs. Facilitates all aspects of study completion, including taking patient history, necessary paperwork, charging, and archiving. Troubleshoots equipment, inventories and stocks supplies, and ensures cleanliness of examination room. Maintains knowledge of current practices and techniques as recommended through continuing education. Takes call as needed and responds in a timely manner. Maintains appropriate communication and interpersonal skills with patients and laboratory, physician, and other staff. Files/copies print or electronic medical records according to laboratory policies and procedures and as requested. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
