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MPOWERHealth · 3 months ago

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist - Dayton, OH

US-OH-Dayton

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $90K/yr

MPOWERHealth is a clinical organization seeking an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist to perform intraoperative sensory and motor tests. The role involves patient consultation, equipment setup, intraoperative monitoring, and documentation to reduce post-operative neurological deficits.

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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

CNIM certificationElectrophysiological techniquesAnatomyPhysiology knowledgeElectrophysiological equipmentWaveform analysisAseptic techniquesInterpersonal communicationTechnical documentation

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 Dayton, Ohio or commute to Dayton, 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

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed

The use of protective clothing such as surgical clothing, gloves, glasses, and masks (PPE)

Work requires lifting supplies, pushing, or carrying bulky pieces of equipment

Occasional/frequent travel by motor vehicle and/or air transportation to healthcare facilities located in both urban and rural areas

Variable work schedules that may change from week to week, depending on caseload, surgeon's availability, creating situations that may require minimal notice to be available for a case

Will require cell phone availability for scheduled 'on-call time' during weekends to cover add-on, elective, or emergency cases

Usually working independently of other Technologists

Physical demands would include lifting and transporting 40-45lbs of monitoring equipment to each facility utilizing proper lifting techniques

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