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Inova's _*Center for Personalized Health *_is seeking a passionate _*Electromyography Nerve Conduction Testing Technician *_to join our dedicated team! Help us help those who need the most help - _*apply today!*_*Relocation assistance eligible.*_Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.__We are proud to be named one of Forbes' 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal's national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality._*Featured benefits:** Tuition reimbursement* Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!* Paid parental leave* Retirement benefits with match from day one* State-of-the-art medical and training facilities*Position Summary:*The Electromyography Nerve Conduction Testing (EMG NCT) Technician under general supervision of a Neurologist, Physiatrist, or clinical Neurophysiologist, performs Nerve Conduction studies (NCS) to access the function of peripheral nerve pathways. The NCS procedure is performed in conjunction with electromyography (EMG), which is an invasive needle procedure.*Shift: Dayshift**Hours: Monday- Friday **Responsibilities** Understands basic principles of nerve conduction instrumentation, including recording electrodes, stimulation electrodes, the recording instrument, operational, and electrical concepts.* Demonstrates knowledge of basic anatomy/physiology pertinent to nerve conduction studies as well as disease states encountered in practice. Correctly identifies nerve pathways to be studied.* Calibrates, evaluates, and if necessary, adjusts the instruments to proper technical standards in order to obtain top-quality recordings.* Accurately places recording and stimulation electrodes according to established standards and laboratory policies.* Utilizes appropriate stimulation levels for the pathway under investigation.* Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Recognizes and documents any abnormal clinical manifestations during the testing procedure.* Obtains clearly defined responses, measures and marks distances and waveform latencies, and calculates accurate conduction velocities.* Recognizes abnormal nerve conduction waveforms and abnormalities.* Monitors level of patient cooperation and effect on data. Uses methods to increase patient cooperation /relaxation.* Achieves and maintains EMG Registration according to department standards.* Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.* Understands and utilizes the basic principles of nerve conduction studies including digital recording equipment, such that a study can be performed and presented for interpretation.* May perform additional duties as assigned.*Position Requirements:** *Certification* - None required* *Licensure* - None required* *Experience* - 6 months of experience in EMG testing and patient evaluation in a clinical or hospital setting* *Education* - High School or GED*More about Inova Health System*Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.Inova's five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.*Inova's Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy*Inova Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To fulfill this commitment, Inova Health System does not discriminate in any employment-related decision and administers all of its employment programs, procedures and practices without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information. Inova operates both affirmative action and equal opportunity programs, consistent with federal and state requirements, including Governor's Executive Order One (2018). Consistent with federal and state requirements, Inova also prohibits retaliation against any person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice.Job Type: Full-timePay: $24.17 - $39.27 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to FridayPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyApplication Question(s):* Do you have 6 months of experience in EMG testing and patient evaluation in a clinical or hospital setting?Education:* High school or equivalent (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Fairfax, VA 22031: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person