IOM Specialist I- Neuromonitoring Service Mount Sinai Hospital Day Shift

As an inexperienced neuromonitoring technician the IOM Specialist I will develop competencies in the basics of Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM) testing and associated interventions and perform intraoperative monitoring under direct supervision.

Within three months of the date of hire the IOM Specialist I will be able to perform neuromonitoring for simpler cases that include spine surgeries and peripheral nerves surgeries. The techniques with which the IOM Specialist I must gain expertise include the elicitation of somatosensory and motor-evoked potentials and spontaneous and triggered EMG for surgical cases that place the nervous system at risk and peripheral nerve surgeries.

In addition the IOM Specialist I will obtain CNIM certification within 18 months of the date of hire.

As a Trainee the employee will be learning and training on the following duties and responsibilities and expected to be fully adept within 6 -9 months:

the important details of each case in order to select appropriate monitoring techniques.

in the planning of intraoperative monitoring modalities appropriate to the surgical procedure.

all pre-operative patient verifications communications with surgeons and anesthesiologists and documenting.

montage(s) appropriate for surgical procedure being performed.

patients for IOM and acquiring signals.

in timely discussions with the surgeons and anesthesiologists regarding all issues related to IOM.

basic IOM as needed (e.g. spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries).

expertise in setting up and confirming proper operation of all equipment including:

of equipment and checking integrity of electrodes

head boxes cables and electrodes for minimization of artifacts and electrical hazards preventing electrodes from being dislodged dried out or contaminated with fluids

c.Ensuring that all stimulators are delivering expected stimuli to the correct site.

technologists in troubleshooting electrical interference and software problems.

equipment and perform simple repairs as needed.

procedure modalities used and tests performed surgical maneuvers and events levels of inhaled anesthetics dosage of intravenous anesthetics use of muscle relaxants blood pressure body temperature and other physiologic parameters as appropriate.

any and all communications or warnings relevant to patient care including corrective action taken.

monitoring cases follows standard Mount Sinai IOM program policies and protocols.

standard precautions for infection control per Mount Sinai policy and procedures.

standard Mount Sinai precautions for hazardous material management.

post-operative reports and billing forms.

other related duties as assigned.

• No minimum experience required. Entry Level trainee position. Will be learning IOM techniques involved in spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries.
• Required Bachelors degree - Preferred Bachelors in Neuroscience

• Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH