IONM Technologist

Description

The IONM Specialist is a Neuro-diagnostics advanced practitioner responsible for providing advanced accurate and high quality neuro-diagnostic testing. Responsible for performing all advanced aspects of Intra-Operative Neurophysiological Monitoring including complex cases such as craniotomies and spinal cases vascular cases mapping cases (spine and / or awake) with a variety of multimodality approaches. This technologist does not only perform and provide advanced high quality Intra-Operative Neurophysiological Monitoring data but is also skilled and knowledgeable to identify and provide an advanced technical description of IONM waveform responses discusses with oversight physician and surgeon for proper preplanning / approach of cases and timely reporting of critical findings and interventions. Serves as a mentor and trainer to junior technologists and / or fellows. May be required to work extended hours as warranted by patient and surgical volumes. May be required to participate in on-call rotation. Engagement in collaborative research projects is strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

Completion of formal NDT education from an accredited educational institution or hospital-based program and a minimum of seven (7) years of Neurophysiological Intra-Operative Monitoring experience; OR Graduate from a CAAHEP accredited NDT program and seven (7) years of Neurophysiological Intra-Operative Monitoring experience; OR an Associates degree in Neuro-diagnostics and 5 years of Neurophysiological Intra-Operative Monitoring experience; OR Bachelors degree in Neuro-diagnostics within 12 months of hire and five (5) years of Neurophysiological Intra-Operative monitoring experience; OR Masters degree in Neurosciences or related field within 12 months of hire and three (3) years of Neurophysiological Intra-Operative monitoring experience. For Bachelors degrees in another field (non-Neuro-diagnostics) then eight (8) years of Neurophysiological Intra-Operative Monitoring experience is required. If no Bachelors degree must possess 10 years of experience in Neurophysiological Intra-Operative knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. Demonstrated ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patients age-specific needs. CNIM credential or any other CNIM related credential required (e.g. NIOM).

al required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency and certification.

Relevant additional multi-credentials (i.e. REEGT CLTM REPT) preferred.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Administrative Services

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1