Performance standards of the nerve conduction study technologist

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Am J Electroneurodiagnostic Technol. 2008 Jun;48(2):72-8.

Performance standards of the nerve conduction study technologist.

Neal PJ, Katirji B.

Electromyography Laboratory, Neurological Institute, University

Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

The primary performance standard of the nerve conduction study

technologist is to perform nerve conduction studies (NCS) on patients

with trauma or diseases of the peripheral nervous system. However, to

be in compliance with various healthcare/medical accreditation

agencies, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or The

Joint Commission [formerly known as the Joint Commission on

Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)], there are many

other important performance objectives that must be met as well. It

is the responsibility of the NCS technologist to meet these standards

on a daily basis. Once these standards become an expected

responsibility of the NCS technologist's position, the patient

undergoing a nerve conduction study should be assured of a high

quality test performed in an optimal safety environment.