Lead-IOM CNP Tech (Work Unit Only)
Lead-IOM CNP Tech (Work Unit Only)
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Job Description
Manages the intraoperative monitoring component of the Neurodiagnostic Laboratory. Coordinates the daily surgical monitoring activities and scheduling. Completes performance reviews for the IONM technologists in collaboration with the laboratory supervisor. To carry out intraoperative monitoring of EEG or EMG and Evoked Potentials during surgical procedures assisting the surgeon in prevention of neurological deficits. To perform routine procedures in the Clinic or hospital EEG EMG or EP laboratories when not in the operating room. Must have demonstrated leadership communication problem solving and organizational ability. Must be highly organized efficient and able to work independently.
This role is a 3-year rotation and at the conclusion of this period the current occupant will return to a technologist position in the same reporting unit.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of an accredited institution for neurodiagnostic technology or 2 years equivalent neurodiagnostic tech experience. Associates degree preferred.
Must have proficient experience in the IONM modality(ies) for the position in which is being considered. For IONM EEG this would include: EEG monitoring during carotid endarterectomy intracranial grid placement stereotactical depth placement lobectomies awake/asleep cortical mapping and circulatory arrest cases. For IONM EMG/EP this would include the following surgeries/procedures: vertebral column craniotomy interventional radiology ablation supratentorial tumor resection periacetabular osteotomy peripheral nerve reconstruction selective dorsal rhizotomy endovascular aortic aneurysm repair intramedullary spinal cord tumor and spinal cord/dorsal root ganglion stimulator placement. Minimum of 2 years experience in IONM monitoring. Computer skills required and demonstrated leadership abilities including above average communication skills. Specific training in EEG surgical monitoring including anesthesia effects on EEG and recording techniques EMG somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) transcranial motor evoked potentials (MEPs) pedicle screw stimulation auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) cranial nerve EMG monitoring sensorimotor cortical and subcortical mapping language cortical mapping nerve action potential and visual evoked potentials is required. Must have the ability to work independently and shows proficiency in trouble two years of employment specific certification through ABRET - Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (R. EEG T. R. EP T. CNIM CLTM and CAP); American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM; CNCT) and/or American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET; .T.) is required in the laboratory of hire. Must have current certification in Basic Life Support. The Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring is required within two years of placement. Those hired into this job description prior to year 2013 will not be impacted by CNIM exam requirement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
