ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.\

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Conducts and records all types of EMG tests, including but not limited to conventional nerve conduction studies, late responses, repetitive nerve stimulation tests and blink reflex studies. The technologist can also perform evoked potential studies (VER, BAER, SSEP). Exhibit expertise by obtaining certification for EMGs.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The employee will help coordinate the patient schedule and help to ensure safe, timely care. Competent in the correct use and troubleshooting of equipment with correction of recording instrument malfunction. Coordinates with technical support services for maintenance and repair of equipment. Documentation exists that hospital required, and department specific competency requirements have been met. Complies with safety training, infection control and hazardous material policies. Maintains liaison with physicians and staff to resolve problems. Will train in carrying out orders for nerve conduction studies and evoked potentials studies according to professional standards of practice. Completes all required documentation in preparation for physician interpretation, including technician impression. Complies with work schedule and attendance policies. Takes responsibility and accountability for participation in daily departmental activities and enhances patient safety by adhering to all institutional and departmental policies and standards, as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement and quality of care issues. Participates in the education of internal and external students and employees. Employee attends and follows all department specific safety education and training in an effort to create a safe work environment. Conforms to JCAHO guidelines and maintains CPR certification. Other duties as assigned.