About the job IONM Technologist
PRN IOM Technologist
Company Overview
This company is a leading provider of neurodiagnostic care, offering comprehensive services to hospitals and clinics across the United States. The company received Joint Commission approval in 2019 and is committed to upholding the rigorous standards of patient care for Ambulatory Health Care. Their team of experienced professionals delivers integrated care that improves patients' lives every day. We are proud to be part of a team who works hard every day to provide treatment and care that make a difference in people's lives.
Position Summary
The primary responsibility is to collect and analyze or to oversee the collection and analysis of multiple types of recordings and measurements of the electrical activity of the central and / or peripheral nervous system.
The IOM Technologist provides monitoring data effective in localizing anatomical structures and nervous system tissues, including sensorimotor cortex, mapping techniques, peripheral nerves, and non-tumor tissue. The Surgical Neurophysiologists responsibilities extend to review and appropriate application of current developments in neurophysiological monitoring techniques and standards of practice.
Primary Responsibilities
- Application of knowledge in neuro-anesthesia and its effect on neuromonitoring.
- Application of knowledge in anatomy and neurophysiology relative to the monitoring being performed.
- Knowledge and application of current practices in neuromonitoring. (Maintained through extensive reading of published literature and practice standards.)
- Performance of all duties and responsibilities required for multi-modality monitoring.
- Maintenance of continuing education requirements by ABRET and Company.
- Knowledge and practice of electrical safety relevant to equipment and type of monitoring performed.
- Establishment of practice policies and protocols consistent with current standards of care established by professional healthcare organizations and appropriate regulatory bodies and government.
- Assessment of intraoperative procedure relative to orders for monitoring, acting to address deviation from established practice protocols.
- Performance of duties according to established lab protocols for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures
- Demonstrates knowledge of current standards of care established by professional allied health organizations and appropriate regulatory bodies and government.
- Reviews current literature, as appropriate for modalities of monitoring performed, and integrates relevant findings into current practices.
- Establishes and maintains quality control methods for all monitoring performed.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree with a preference for health care or science majorsCertified EEG or EP technologist with 2+ years of clinical experiencePhysical Requirements
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity standardsAbility to sit / stand for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 25 poundsReaching including above / below shoulder heightFrequent kneeling / crawlingWork Conditions
The position is operating room basedWork may require domestic travel up to 50% of the time in jobMust demonstrate the ability to perform work based on customer / third-party standardsWork conditions are normal for an operating room environmentLocation
Little Rock, ARFull-Time Benefits
Unlimited PTOShort-term disabilityLong-term disability401KPay for educationPay for certificationsSo much more!!About Us
This company began providing neuromonitoring services in Northwest Arkansas in 2006 with a focus on providing high-quality patient care through compassionate, patient-focused, highly trained surgical neurophysiologists. Over the years, we have expanded to new markets and have expanded our service offerings, but our focus on our patients has remained our guiding compass. By selecting the most talented clinicians and offering them superior training & education, we ensure our patients & customers have an experience that exceeds their expectations