IOM Technologist - Shreveport, LA

MPOWERHealth • Shreveport, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Territory Manager, the IOM Technologist is responsible for conducting preoperative assessments, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of neurophysiology and the ability to interpret data in real-time. Preoperative Assessment: Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including medical history review and explanation of the neuromonitoring process. Accurately apply recording electrodes according to standardized protocols. Equipment Setup and Calibration: Prepare and configure neuromonitoring equipment for optimal performance. Implement troubleshooting procedures as needed. Intraoperative Monitoring: Continuously monitor patient's neurological status during surgical procedures. Analyze electrophysiological data to identify potential neurological changes. Collaborate with the surgical team to optimize patient care. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Interpret complex waveforms and patterns to detect abnormalities. Correlate findings with surgical events and patient conditions, and communicate with appropriate staff. Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate records of all monitoring activities, including patient information, equipment settings, waveforms, and clinical observations. Quality Improvement: Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Professional Development: Participate in continuing education programs to stay updated on the latest advancements in neuromonitoring.

Requirements

• CNIM or CNIM-eligible required. This is not a training position.
• 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.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuroanatomy, pathologic processes, and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of procedures followed in conducting electrophysiological tests and examinations on patients.
• Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment used in performing tests on patients.
• Ability to analyze various electronic and neurophysiologic waveforms.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees.
• Ability to stand, turn and stoop among several types of equipment in an operating room suite.
• Ability to apply different types of electrodes to a patient’s anatomy with precision and speed in preparation for monitoring a surgical procedure.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, while concentrating on monitoring computer screen images during a surgical procedure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative assessments
• Intraoperative monitoring
• Post-operative reporting
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including medical history review and explanation of the neuromonitoring process
• Accurately apply recording electrodes according to standardized protocols
• Prepare and configure neuromonitoring equipment for optimal performance
• Implement troubleshooting procedures as needed
• Continuously monitor patient's neurological status during surgical procedures
• Analyze electrophysiological data to identify potential neurological changes
• Collaborate with the surgical team to optimize patient care
• Interpret complex waveforms and patterns to detect abnormalities
• Correlate findings with surgical events and patient conditions, and communicate with appropriate staff
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all monitoring activities, including patient information, equipment settings, waveforms, and clinical observations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency
• Participate in continuing education programs to stay updated on the latest advancements in neuromonitoring

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent upon years of experience, education level, certifications, and skillset
• 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
• IONM Technologists are eligible for a quarterly utilization incentive up to $2,000 per quarter
• Monetary travel incentive and travel perks available: earn between $150-250 per case day while traveling for case coverage
• On-call pay
• Advanced case training available
• Vacation, sick time & company paid holidays included

What This Job Offers

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