Technologist, IOM

MPOWERHealth•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

MPOWERHealth is hiring an IOM Technologist to provide intraoperative neuromonitoring during complex spinal and neurological procedures. The technologist monitors patients’ brains, spinal cords, and peripheral nerves in real time and communicates relevant changes to the surgical team to support patient safety and surgical decisions. The role includes preparing patients for monitoring, reviewing their histories, explaining the process, interpreting electrophysiological data and waveforms, and documenting findings accurately. The position also contributes to quality improvement and may involve travel to cover cases. Schedule flexibility and on-call availability are required. MPOWERHealth also offers a paid CNIM Academy for applicants who are not yet CNIM certified.

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 certified.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a surgical team.
  • Schedule flexibility, including availability for on-call work.
  • 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 procedures, review their histories, and explain intraoperative neuromonitoring.
  • Continuously monitor electrophysiological data during procedures and alert the surgical team to warning signs in real time.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room staff to support surgical decisions and patient outcomes.
  • Interpret waveforms, correlate findings with surgical events, and document results accurately.
  • Contribute to continuous quality improvement.
  • Transport and set up monitoring equipment.
  • Cover cases on the road when needed.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus.
  • Competitive salary based on experience, credentials, and skillset.
  • Up to 100% employer-paid health insurance.
  • Annual HSA contribution of $1,500.
  • Quarterly utilization incentive of up to $2,000 per quarter.
  • Travel incentive pay of $150–$250 per 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.
  • Paid CNIM Academy training program for those not yet CNIM certified.
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