Technologist, IOM

MPOWERHealth•Houston, TX

About The Position

The IOM Technologist at MPOWERHealth monitors patients’ brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves during complex spinal and neurological procedures. The role works in the operating room to assess patients before procedures, continuously interpret electrophysiological data, identify potential warning signs, and communicate relevant findings to the surgical team in real time. The technologist collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff, documents case information accurately, and contributes to quality improvement. The position involves active work in surgical environments, including standing and moving for extended periods, transporting and setting up equipment weighing up to 45 pounds, and schedule flexibility with on-call availability. MPOWERHealth also offers an accredited, 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 certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a surgical team.
Ability to stand and move for extended periods and transport and set up equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.
Schedule flexibility, including on-call availability.
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 procedures, review their histories, and explain intraoperative neuromonitoring.
Continuously monitor and interpret 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 case information accurately.
Contribute to continuous improvement in care and quality.

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 applicants who are not yet CNIM certified.