Technologist, IOM

MPOWERHealth•Houston, TX

About The Position

The IOM Technologist at MPOWERHealth monitors patients’ brains, spinal cords, and peripheral nerves in real time during complex spinal and neurological procedures. The role includes preparing patients for surgery by reviewing their history and explaining neuromonitoring, continuously interpreting electrophysiological data, identifying potential warning signs, and alerting the surgical team when needed. The technologist collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating-room staff, correlates monitoring findings with surgical events, documents case information precisely, and contributes to continuous improvement in patient care. This is an active, hands-on position in surgical environments that requires schedule flexibility, including on-call availability. Candidates who are not yet CNIM certified may apply to MPOWERHealth’s paid, nationally accredited CNIM Academy.

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 and 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 lbs.
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 history, 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.
Interpret waveforms, correlate findings with surgical events, and document them accurately.
Contribute to continuous improvement in care and clinical practices.
Transport and set up equipment.

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.
Access to advanced case training.
Paid CNIM Academy training program for candidates who are not yet CNIM certified.