Electroneurodiagnostic

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Electroneurodiagnostic Technician you will provide a comprehensive Neurology service to patients and perform electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) testing; explain tests and procedures to patients in understandable terms.  You will be responsible for overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care in a clinic setting. In this position you will perform EEG’s in Multi-Specialty Clinic for a Neurologist who specializes in seizures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensures direct, clear communication with Neurologists for reporting critically abnormal studies, requesting clinical assistance and relaying any patient care concerns
• Proactively manages EMG/EEG clinical schedule to ensure timely patient access and physician presence during testing procedures
• Ensures appropriate referrals and authorizations are obtained and eligibility is verified at least two (2) clinical days prior to testing
• Maintains EEG/EMG equipment, prepares patients for procedures and records patients’ electric potentials
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations and evidence-based practice guidelines and adheres to policies and procedures

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• Intermediate computer and telephone skills, including Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EEG/EMG equipment
• Experience in neurological anatomy and related neurological disease processes
• Clinical experience in an acute care setting (preferably Neurology and Pain Management)
• Demonstrated proficiency in EMG/EEG testing
• Proven excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far- reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.