Iom Technologist II
Iom Technologist II
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09-04-2025
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Job Description
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: This section should be a bulleted list of minimum requirements explaining the skills (what the individual is trained for) and competencies (measurable as defined by the job) necessary to perform the job.
All of the IOM technologist skills and competencies plus:
Competent use of Xltek/Natus based equipment.
Execllent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including Excel and Access.
Ability to learn new software applications.
Ability to perform basic SSEP/MEP BAEP and EEG independently.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently though may require assistance at times.
Certifications:
Preferred:
- ABRET
EDUCATION:
Minimum Required:
High school diploma GED or equivalent
Certificate : Graduate of an accredited electroneurodiagnostic training program and/or equivalent degree
Preferred:
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of 1 year IOM experience required or combination of IOM and related experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work takes place in the OR in which a sterile environment must be maintained.
- OR temperatures are typically cooler than normal office temperatures.
- OR rooms are separated over multiple buildings and may require walking between rooms.
- Computer systems may weigh 80100 and are mounted on carts. Though systems are mounted they will need to be pushed to and from operating rooms.
- May require helping OR staff members position patients. This may require some moderate and possibly more strenuous lifting. OR cases by nature may be long in duration. Position may require sitting or standing in a room for multiple hours.
- Risks associated with the handling of needles and sharp equipment.
- Risks associated with OR environment including contact with bodily fluids and infectious disease.
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed. Please note that this section should be written in a paragraph format and provide a broad description of the role and its purpose as well as the reporting structure.
Under the direction of the Chief OR Technologist and the Medical Director performs standard and complex intraoperative neurodiagnostic procedures as described by MGH Neuro Intraoperative Monitroing protocols. Under the supervision of an experienced technologist this technologist provides troubleshooting and technical interpretation of intraoperative neurologic data during surgery to the Medical Director and to the surgical team. The technologist is also responsible for the accurate recording and documentation of SSEP TcMEP EMG/Triggered EMG BAEP and EEG waveforms. In addition the technologist will also be responsible for recording and the documentation of cortical motor/sensory mapping ECoG and direct peripheral nerve stimulation cases. The technologist also assists in the maintenance of equipment patient data and supplies as directed by the chief IOM technologist. This person will act as an interactive part of the operating room team assisting in duties as appropriate. As MGH continues to research and apply intraoperative monitoring methods and techniques to new procedures the technologist will be required to learn new protocols as they are developed and may be asked to participate in the development of these protocols.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In order of importance list essential areas of responsibility major job duties special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. This section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.
Provides intraoperative monitoring for all surgical procedures requiring IOM with assistance available as needed. Required assistance will also be determined by the medical director and chief technologist.
Throughout the surgical procedure the technologist must be able to provide continuous online technical interpretation to the surgical and NIOM teams. Technologist also directs the surgeon in application of sterile electrodes and stimulating devices in surgical field.
Assures that the interpreting neurophsiology physician is notified of potential issues. When possible assures the realtime remote monitoring system is available.
Responsible for preparing patients prior to draping for surgery setting up for all possible appropriate monitoring procedures. Preparation is by applying scalp electrodes (using the international 1020 system and collodion glue) other electrodes and stimulators with the utmost accuracy and security as necessary for long duration and sensitive surgical procedures. Measures the electrical impedance and determines the integrity of all monitors prior to the draping of the patient. Directs the surgeon in the application of sterile electrodes and stimulating devices in the surgical field.
Informs the patient about the neurodiagnostic procedure and answers questions as appropriate. Abstracts relevant clinical information from the patients chart the patient and from the surgeon when necessary.
Prepares a preliminary technical report describing the recording throughout the procedure. While monitoring meticulously documents all surgical and related procedures and communications with the surgical team.
Assists in the maintenance of databases and patients permanent documents.
Assists in the training of Technologist I and or physicians as appropriate and as determined by the chief technologist.
Must have a good knowledge of the general principles of modern anesthetic techniques and the effects of different anesthetic regimens on the respective waveforms.
Must have a good understanding of all of the surgical procedures being performed.
Keeps abreast of current developments in the IOM field and participates in educational conferences meetings and/or other activities that promote continuing education.
Applies infection control standards aseptic and sterile techniques with particular attention to any monitoring instrumentation that enters the sterile field.
Technologist understands the policies and procedures related to on call status and is able to reliably take call.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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