IOM Technologist-Mount Vernon, IL

MPOWERHealth•Naperville, IL

About The Position

MPOWERHealth is seeking an experienced IOM Technologist to monitor patients’ brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves during complex spinal and neurological surgeries. The technologist helps protect patients by assessing them before surgery, monitoring electrophysiological data throughout procedures, identifying potential concerns, and communicating findings to the surgical team in real time. This role works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating-room staff, and includes interpreting waveforms, correlating findings with surgical events, documenting cases, and contributing to quality improvement. The position requires schedule flexibility, including on-call availability, and involves working in operating-room environments.

Requirements

CNIM certified or CNIM-eligible.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
At least 1 year of IONM experience.
Strong foundation in neuroanatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
AHA CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a surgical team.
Schedule flexibility, including on-call availability.
Ability to stand and move for extended periods and transport and set up equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.
Adherence to safety protocols in operating-room environments.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in neuroscience or a related field.
Experience with advanced neuromonitoring modalities.

Responsibilities

Meet with patients before surgery, review their histories, and explain neuromonitoring.
Continuously monitor and interpret electrophysiological data during procedures, identify warning signs, and alert the surgical team in real time.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating-room staff to support surgical decisions and patient outcomes.
Interpret complex waveforms, correlate findings with surgical events, and document cases accurately.
Contribute to continuous improvement in care and quality.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus.
Competitive salary based on experience, credentials, and skillset.
Up to 100% employer-paid health insurance and a $1,500 annual HSA contribution.
Quarterly utilization incentive of up to $2,000 per quarter.
Travel incentive pay of $150–$250 per case day when covering cases on the road.
On-call pay.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
401(k) with competitive company match and immediate vesting.
Advanced case training to support clinical skill development.
Access to MPOWERHealth’s nationally accredited, paid CNIM Academy training program for applicants not yet CNIM certified.