IONM Specialist 1
IONM Specialist 1
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Job Description
Department Overview
The IONM Technologist prepares patients and conducts routine outpatient and inpatient IONM procedures;collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results and assists medical staff with complex recordings.
The IONM Specialist 1 is able to work independently performing their principal duties and specialist has the ability to monitor basic neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery in which neural structuresare at risk such as aneurysms arteriovenous malformations brain and spine tumors and spinal fusions. The technologist demonstrates willingness to learn new skills and advance their intraoperative neuromonitoringand patient care techniques.
Function/Duties of Position
Procedures:
- The IONM Technologist performs procedures appropriate to their competence according to the policy and procedures including test setup electrode application maintaining patient safety and other related duties. Strong well developed communication skills are essential for this position.
Equipment Maintenance
- Maintains clean testing equipment maintains proper sanitization of supplies and surrounding area and reports equipment malfunctions in writing to our engineer.
Patient Preparation
- The IONM Technologist documents a comprehensivepatient history including neurological symptoms and medications.
Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
- BLS certification
- Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) from ABRET and/or
- Bachelors DegreeORAssociates Degree from accredited Allied Health Neurodiagnostic Education Program (CAAHEP)OR2 years experience as an internal END Tech
- Three years of experience in the neurodiagnostic field which includes one year experience in their specialty modality of practice.
Job Related KnowledgeSkills and Abilities(Competencies):
- Ability to interpret intraoperative EP EMG and EEG independently or under indirect supervision.
- Familiarity with in-house monitoring equipment
- Ability to perform basic spine and basic craniotomy cases
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail vigilance poise and composure in stressful situations
- Ability to troubleshoot common monitoring problems
- Clear concise written documentation and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of current techniques/regulatory standards
- Promotes a cooperative working relationship with each other physicians other disciplines to foster a harmonious work environment
Additional Details
HRC DCH and KPV. Possible exposure to human tissue/fluids with direct patient contact
Benefits:
- Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
- Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All are welcome
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
