IOM Apprentice - FT

UMC Health System

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The IOM Apprentice is responsible for accompanying the performance of intraoperative monitoring activities in accordance with the policies set by UMC Health System and the Neuro-monitory department for preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to deviate from established protocols as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Documentation of 150 NIOM cases post training
• 30 IOM educational hours or CAAHEP diploma
• Documentation of 100 NIOM cases post training
• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS)
• Evidence of competency in the following modalities: IONM, somatosensory evoked potentials, spontaneous and evoked electromyography, electroencephalography, and motor evoked potentials
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists
• Ability to read and interpret instructions that may be furnished in written or oral diagram or scheduled form
• High degree of proficiency in specialized EEG and/or evoked potential procedures
• Ability to interact cordially and effectively with all patients of the Neurophysiology Lab.
• This role will interact with department physicians, residents, anesthesia team, and OR staff

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in on the job training which may include workshops and training with IOM Technician or Supervisor
• Learn to operate and troubleshoot IOM software and equipment
• Communicate and coordinate with reading physician before and during all procedures
• Maintain supplies
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities that will enable optimal patient care while performing IOM modalities in surgery
• Store all patient documents used for procedure in the Neuro share drive
• All other assigned duties related to Anesthesia

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level