IONM Specialist II - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Certified Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Specialist II of the Clinical Neurophysiology Services Department reports to the IONM Coordinator. The IONM Specialist records by means of electronic equipment, neurophysiologic potentials for the diagnosis and prognosis of diseases and conditions involving the nervous system. The IONM Specialist II must demonstrate competence and work under indirect supervision and IONM Coordinator or physician must be immediately available for assistance during all procedures. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC003772 COL - General Surgery (NMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary Pay Grade Health-30 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift Job Description Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) FLSA Status: Hourly Hours Per Week : Job Description/Summary: The Certified Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Specialist III of the Clinical Neurophysiology Services Department reports to the IONM Coordinator. The IONM Specialist records by means of electronic equipment, neurophysiologic potentials for the diagnosis and prognosis of diseases and conditions involving the nervous system. The IONM Specialist II must demonstrate competence and work under indirect supervision and IONM Coordinator or physician must be immediately available for assistance during all procedures.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a health science; or an associate's degree with one or more neurodiagnostic registries (R. EEG, R. EP, R. NCS); or completion of a Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program that is CAAHEP accredited and one or more neurodiagnostic registries (R. EEG, R. EP, R. NCS) required.
Must have a Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) and a minimum of 3 years experience in Intraoperative monitoring and perform multi-modality complex Intraoperative monitoring for advanced IONM procedures including Cortical mapping, phase reversal, dorsal rhyzotomies and DBS.
Must take call.
May require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, and weekends.
Employee must possess considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy; ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of complex therapeutic procedures; and ability to make accurate physical observations of patients.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
A bachelor's degree in a health science; or an associate's degree with one or more neurodiagnostic registries (R. EEG, R. EP, R. NCS); or completion of a Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program that is CAAHEP accredited and one or more neurodiagnostic registries (R. EEG, R. EP, R. NCS) required.
Must have a Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) and a minimum of 1 year experience in Intraoperative monitoring and competency in performing multi-modality complex Intraoperative monitoring including BAERs, complex scoliosis, carotid endarterectomy, and MVD.
Must take call.
May require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, and weekends.
Employee must possess considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy; ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of complex therapeutic procedures; and ability to make accurate physical observations of patients.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.