Specialist, Intraoperative Monitoring

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $39 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Specialist, Intraoperative Monitoring to perform intra-operative monitoring and/or assist in the performance of electrodiagnostic tests, as directed by the Director of Clinical Neurophysiology. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a leading medical institution committed to improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care.

Requirements

• High School Graduate required.
• One year related experience required.
• Ability to operate EP & EMG equipment.
• Good communication skills required.
• Requires physical and manual dexterity needed to lift and support patients and to calibrate equipment.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science Degree.
• Two-three years previous experience in clinical neurophysiology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and sets up equipment and supplies according to established departmental procedures.
• Calibrates equipment prior to procedure, ensuring its proper functioning.
• Interacts with patients by identifying self and verifying identity.
• Preps patient using proper departmental criteria and technique to ensure best quality result.
• Maintains equipment in proper functioning order and assures adequate supplies for performance of tests/monitoring.
• Monitors patient during non-critical portions of surgery, noting progress of surgery, room and patient body temperature, blood pressure, anesthetic agents and other factors as instructed by physician.
• Backs up data collected during surgical procedure.
• Under the direction of the physician, administers appropriate electrodiagnostic testing.
• Attaches electrodes according to predetermined specifications.
• Instructs patients on how to relax and cooperate during testing.
• Generates electrical impulse to stimulate motor response.
• Completes procedure and assures that all measures have been obtained; removes electrodes from patient and assists patient, as needed.
• Generates a preliminary measurement report for review by the attending physician.
• Interacts with the patients/family and physicians utilizing techniques appropriate to situation in a courteous, professional manner.
• Cooperates and communicates with visitors and hospital staff in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and physician information.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with all members of health care team.
• Demonstrates knowledge when performing the duties and responsibilities outlined herein of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the age(s) of the patients served.
• Effectively assesses data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED