Neurophysiologist (Traverse City, MI)

Globus Medical•Michigan, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NuVasive Clinical Services, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., provides intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) services to surgeons and healthcare facilities. IOM gives operating-room teams real-time insight into the nervous system, helping surgeons reduce surgical risk through information and alerts throughout a procedure. This evergreen posting is for future openings in the Traverse City, Michigan area. The Neurophysiologist is a field-based role providing intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery. The position involves monitoring patients’ nervous systems and communicating relevant information to surgeons and surgical teams. It offers work with surgeons and other medical professionals in a team environment, as well as support for NuVasive technological innovations. NuVasive provides comprehensive training, continuing education, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM), which must be maintained.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing demands, frequent change, delays, and unexpected scheduling or operating-room events.
Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team-oriented setting, including communicating in English with surgeons and surgical staff.
Ability to handle the demands of regular travel.
Qualify for and maintain privileges at all required hospitals, including meeting applicable physical and vaccination requirements, including COVID-19 vaccination where applicable.
Eligibility for medical malpractice insurance coverage at standard rates; the company provides this insurance.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Ability to transport and set up a total of 50 pounds of equipment in the operating room in a timely manner, including an IONM system, laptop, and supplies.
Ability to bend, stand for several periods of time, use visual and auditory skills and manual dexterity, and wear gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles for extended periods.
Valid driver’s license and transportation, with the ability to transport medical equipment in the country of operation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), human anatomy and physiology, and/or technical troubleshooting.
Operating-room experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain a detailed patient medical history and consult with the surgeon about structures at risk and monitoring modalities.
Communicate monitoring information to the surgeon and surgical team throughout each case.
Display and label waveforms and mark, measure, and calculate information such as latencies, amplitudes, and conduction times according to established guidelines and protocols.
Identify appropriate protocols and troubleshoot to ensure accurate data collection.
Complete required documentation and accurately prepare IOM logs and files, including timely file uploads.
Maintain neuromonitoring equipment and conduct required maintenance checks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, the MedTech Code, and other company policies.
Comply with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining role-related compliance knowledge.
Represent the company professionally and uphold ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.