Technologist, IOM

MPOWERHealth•Oklahoma City, OK

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, identifies potential changes, and communicates relevant findings to the surgical team. The role includes patient interaction before surgery, collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating-room staff, precise interpretation and documentation of electrophysiological data, and participation in continuous improvement. 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 nationally accredited, paid CNIM Academy, which has a stated 94% certification pass rate.

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 or 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 operating-room safety protocols.

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 intraoperative neuromonitoring.
Continuously monitor electrophysiological data during procedures and identify and report warning signs to the surgical team in real time.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating-room staff.
Interpret waveforms, correlate findings with surgical events, and maintain precise records.
Contribute to continuous improvement in care.
Transport and set up equipment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus.
Competitive salary based on experience, credentials, and skillset.
Up to 100% employer-paid health insurance.
$1,500 annual HSA contribution.
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.
Access to advanced case training.
Paid CNIM Academy training program for applicants who are not yet CNIM certified.