Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist - Long Island, NY

MPOWERHealth

73d • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The IOM Technologist performs a preoperative assessment of the patient and conducts intraoperative sensory and motor tests using currently accepted electrophysiological techniques. Data is compiled, interpreted, and communicated in real-time. The IOM Technologist completes post-operative reports and billing forms. The purpose of this testing is to reduce the incidence of post-operative neurological deficits. This position is based in Long Island, NY.

Requirements

• CNIM or CNIM-eligible required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or higher (i.e. Masters, Ph.D., MD).
• Must have current AHA CPR certification.
• Must be willing to relocate to Cincinnati, Ohio or commute to Cincinnati, Ohio market.

Responsibilities

• Explains test procedures so they are understandable to the patient and any family members that are present.
• Measures and accurately applies recording electrodes in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 Electrode Placement System.
• Calibrates, evaluates, and adjusts equipment, optimizing recording and stimulation parameters, to acquire salient data and information.
• Implements appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting stimulation, to assure accurate recording of information.
• Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order, reporting technical malfunctions to supervisor and/or manufacturer.
• Interacts with the surgical team and surgeons to provide interpretive data regarding the patient’s neurological status during surgery.
• Identifies and eliminates physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
• Recognizes normal patterns, normal variants, and abnormal patterns; understands the medical and pharmacological/anesthetic conditions that influence all recording IOM modalities.
• Displays and labels waveforms for interpretation marking, measuring, and calculating information such as latencies, voltages, and conduction times following established guidelines.
• Accurately documents significant events and stages of surgery in a timely manner.
• Assists new IOM technologists following the completion of training.
• Attends scientific courses and seminars for continuing education if workload allows.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager or Corporate staff.

Benefits

• Salary range of $65,000-$90,000.
• Comprehensive health benefits & wellbeing program with opportunity to earn 100% employer paid health insurance and $1,500 towards Health Savings Account company contributions annually.
• Competitive 401(k) company match with immediate vesting.
• On-call pay.
• Advanced case training available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree