Associate Neurophysiologist (Fredericksburg, VA)

NuVasive

About The Position

NuVasive Clinical Services, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., is a leading provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) services to surgeons and healthcare facilities. IOM technology gives those in the operating room real-time insight into the nervous system, which can help surgeons reduce surgical risk by providing critical information and alerts throughout the procedure. Position Summary: As a Neuromonitoring Specialist/Associate Neurophysiologist at NuVasive Clinical Services, you'll provide intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery by monitoring the patient's nervous system. A high standard of patient care is essential to our team. This is a great opportunity for you to work with our top surgeons and other medical professionals in a team environment and play a vital role in the operating room every day. As a member of our team, you will also support NuVasive technological innovations. NuVasive provides comprehensive training, continuing education, and numerous opportunities for career development. Please note this is a field-based role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and no previous professional experience
Must be CNIM eligible via one pathway as defined by the ABRET website (Bachelor's degree, R EEG T or R EP T certification or a graduate of a CAAHEP or NIM IOM program)
Knowledge of Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) and/or human anatomy & physiology and/or technical troubleshooting preferred
Operating Room (OR) experience preferred
Strong time management & organizational skills, and ability to manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and/or unexpected events in scheduling and in the operating room on a daily basis
Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate in a team-oriented setting including communication in English with surgeons and surgical staff
Ability to handle the demands of regular travel
Be qualified for and maintain privileges at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable)
Be eligible for medical malpractice insurance coverage at standard rates, which insurance shall be provided by the Company
Obtain and maintain the CNIM status
Able to travel up to 25%
Ability to transport and set up equipment totaling 50lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room including IONM system, laptop, and supplies
Ability to bend over to perform certain duties, stand for several periods of time, visual and auditory skills, manual dexterity, wear gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles for extended periods of time
Requires a valid driver's license and transportation with the ability to transport medical equipment in the country of operation

Responsibilities

Obtains a detailed medical history on the patient and consults with the surgeon regarding patient structures at risk and modalities to be monitored
Communicates monitoring information to the surgeon and the surgical team throughout the case
Displays and labels waveforms for marking, measuring and calculating information such as latencies, amplitudes and conduction times following established guidelines and protocols
Identifies appropriate protocols and performs troubleshooting techniques to assure accurate data collection
Completes all required documentation and accurately prepares all IOM logs, files, and timely file uploads
Maintains all neuromonitoring equipment and conduct required maintenance checks
Performs other duties as assigned
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties