Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Fellow

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

This position is a Contract position for 6-12 months. The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center is seeking an Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Fellow interested in obtaining training for a career in IONM. This position targets two distinct classes of candidates: Transition and Clinical Classes. The Transition Class candidate possesses a doctorate in advanced scientific or medical background and seeks didactic and clinical training in order to transition into the field of IONM. The Clinical Class candidate possesses an undergraduate degree with didactic training in IONM, but seeks clinical experience to become credentialed in IONM. During the first six months, the goal of this program is for the fellow to receive supervised training, while obtaining the case volume to meet certification requirements, in all aspects of IONM provided for UCSF surgical procedures (including neurosurgery, otolaryngology, vascular and orthopedic surgery) in which neural structures are at risk. To complement the hands-on training, the fellow will learn the IONM background through participation in regular tutorials, seminars and from studying primary and secondary sources. Continuation in the program for an additional six months is contingent on obtaining a passing score on the CNIM examination and meeting departmental standards. During the second part of the fellowship, the fellow will expand their IONM capabilities by providing IONM services with increasing complexity and independence, in preparation for a career in IONM. All patient care team members are responsible to meet patient needs, demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, and foster a harmonious work environment in which high quality patient care and customer service is consistently provided. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

• Transition-Class: Doctorate degree in physical science, life science or clinical allied health profession (Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C.,Au.D. and D.Pt.) OR Clinical-Class: Undergraduate degree in physical science, life science or clinical allied health profession (B.A. or B.S.) with a specialization in IONM.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Literacy and Fluency in English; Clear, concise written documentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Coursework in anatomy, electrophysiology, neuroscience &/or medicine.
• Experience with research methodology and scientific publications.
• Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) within 6 months of the start of internship.

Nice To Haves

• Potential to qualify for DABNM after meeting experience prerequisites (Transition-Class).
• Language mapping or neuropsychological testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet patient needs
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills
• Foster a harmonious work environment
• Provide high quality patient care and customer service
• Promote a cooperative working relationship with team members, physicians, other disciplines and the public
• Facilitate and enhance communication
• Display honesty and respect
• Display sensitivity to cultural differences
• Express and accept feedback in a professional manner

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern