Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Specialist 1

Department Overview

The IONM Specialist 1 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 responsibilities. The specialist has the ability to monitor basic neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery in which neural structures are 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 neuromonitoring and patient care techniques.  

Function/Duties of Position

• Patient Preparation. The IONM Specialist 1 documents a comprehensive patient history including neurological symptoms and medications.
• Procedures. The IONM Specialist 1 performs routine 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 inwriting to our engineer.
• Miscellaneous. Performs routine tests; prepares reports of recordings for interpretation by physician; edits, types, archives and stores files in accordance to lab policy. The IONM specialist communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient to convey the purpose of the test, and answer questions surrounding the test as well as with higher level personnel. Understands why and how to troubleshoot common artifacts and protocols with a conscious effort to maintain safety standards.
• Customer Satisfaction. Follows AIDET customer service philosophy. Understands AIDET and how to correct the most common customer service complaints. Follows Press Ganey scores and helps the department to achieve the highest level scores possible by working to become a leader in customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the neurodiagnostic field which includes one year experience in their specialty modality of practice. 
• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate’s Degree from accredited Allied Health Neurodiagnostic Education Program (CAAHEP) OR 2 years’ experience as an internal END Tech 
• BLS certification 
• Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) from ABRET and/or D.ABNM

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Familiarity with in-house monitoring equipment 
• Ability to perform basic spine and basic craniotomy cases 
• Ability to interpret intraoperative EP, EMG, and EEG independently or under indirect supervision. 
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• HRC, DCH and KPV.
• Possible exposure to human tissue/fluids with direct patient contact 

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Additional Details

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)

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