IONM Technologist

We are seeking an IONM technologist to provide intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) care for patients during surgical procedures where there is risk of neurologic injury. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, certification in one or more of the following (CNIM, DABNM, BCS-IOM), and at least one year of experience in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring.

Requirements

• Explain test procedures to patients and family members
• Apply stimulation and recording electrodes accurately and timely
• Perform initial clinical motor and sensory neurological assessment
• Consult with anesthesia team regarding management of anesthetic agents
• Review patient medical record, x-rays, MRI scans, and clinical history
• Prepare patient for neurophysiological monitoring
• Calibrate, evaluate, and adjust equipment
• Set up neurophysiological equipment
• Establish and prepare medical record documentation
• Implement troubleshooting methods
• Communicate and document potential or real equipment problems
• Establish and maintain timely communication with neuromonitoring team
• Interact with surgeons and other members of the surgical team
• Identify and eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifacts in recordings
• Recognize normal patterns, normal variants, and abnormal patterns in neurophysiological recordings
• Understand medical and pharmacological/anesthetic conditions that influence neurophysiological recordings
• Record, troubleshoot, identify, and interpret obligate neurophysiological signals
• Communicate neurophysiological changes to the surgical team
• Perform post-operative clinical follow-up
• Disconnect electrodes from the patient following surgery
• Follow company needle and safety practices
• Display, label, and print waveforms to electronic copy
• Calculate measures such as evoked potential latency and amplitude
• Prepare accurate and timely IONM logs, files, and work/technical sheets
• Ensure that all required documentation is completed according to protocol
• Read, understand, and implement all policies and procedure guidelines
• Inform appropriate individuals of inventory level, equipment condition, and general needs
• Assist physician and other clinical staff members as requested
• Ensure that supplies are ordered, stocked, and available as needed
• Travel locally to fill in coverage as needed

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental
• 401k plus matching
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement/student loan repayment
• Professional membership dues and professional development stipend
• Relocation assistance