MPOWERHealth · 4 months ago
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist - Cincinnati, OH
US-OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $90K/yrMPOWERHealth is a healthcare company specializing in intraoperative neuromonitoring services, and they are seeking an IONM Technologist to perform assessments and monitoring during surgical procedures. The role involves conducting electrophysiological tests, documenting significant events, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Explains test procedures so they are understandable to the patient and any family members that are present
Measures and accurately applies to recording electrodes in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 Electrode Placement System
Calibrates, evaluates, and adjusts equipment, optimizing recording and stimulation parameters, to acquire salient data and information
Implements appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting stimulation, to assure accurate recording of information
Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order, reporting technical malfunctions to supervisor and/or manufacturer
During surgery, interacts with the surgical team and surgeons to provide interpretive data regarding the patient’s neurological status
Identifies and eliminates physiological and non-physiological artifacts
Recognizes normal patterns, normal variants, and abnormal patterns; understands the medical and pharmacological/anesthetic conditions that influence all recording IOM modalities (e.g., SSEPs, MEPs, BAERs, etc.); understands the clinical correlations between abnormal evoked potentials and various disease states
Displays and labels waveforms for interpretation marking, measuring, and calculating information such as latencies, voltages, and conduction times following established National Neuromonitoring Services guidelines and protocols
Accurately documents significant events and stages of surgery in a timely manner complete all IOM logs, files, and work/technical sheet, including a technical description of the IOM modalities recorded, with emphasis on the clinical observations in order to assist the neurologists and/or designated MD with the final interpretation
Following the completion of training, assists new IOM technologists
If workload allows, attends scientific courses and seminars for continuing education
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager or Corporate staff
Qualification
Required
CNIM or CNIM-eligible required. *This is not a training position. To apply to the MPOWERHealth Neuromonitoring Training Academy, click here
Must hold a valid driver's license
Minimum of Bachelor's degree or higher (i.e. Masters, Ph.D., MD)
Must have current AHA CPR certification
Must be willing to relocate to Cincinnati, Ohio or commute to Cincinnati, Ohio market
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuroanatomy, pathologic processes, and aseptic techniques
Knowledge of procedures followed in conducting electrophysiological tests and examinations on patients
Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment used in performing tests on patients
Ability to analyze various electronic and neurophysiologic waveforms
Interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees
Ability to stand, turn and stoop among several types of equipment in an operating room suite
Ability to apply different types of electrodes to a patient's anatomy with precision and speed in preparation for monitoring a surgical procedure
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, while concentrating on monitoring computer screen images during a surgical procedure
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits & wellbeing program with opportunity to earn 100% employer paid health insurance and $1,500 towards Health Savings Account company contributions annually
Competitive 401(k) company match with immediate vesting
On-call pay
Advanced case training available
Company
MPOWERHealth
MPOWERHealth is a virtual health system, with end-to-end solutions that close the gap between cost and quality in musculoskeletal care.
Founded in 2008
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott LaRoque
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
John Baldwin
VP, Chief Information Officer
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