Technologist, IOM

MPOWERHealth•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

MPOWERHealth is hiring an IOM Technologist to monitor patients’ nervous systems during spinal and neurological procedures. The technologist assesses patients before surgery, monitors electrophysiological data throughout procedures, identifies potential warning signs, and communicates findings to the surgical team in real time. The role involves close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room staff, as well as interpreting waveforms, relating findings to surgical events, and maintaining precise documentation. The technologist also contributes to quality improvement and may cover cases requiring travel. This is an active, hands-on role in surgical environments. It requires standing and moving for extended periods, transporting and setting up equipment weighing up to 45 pounds, schedule flexibility, and on-call availability. The role involves exposure to operating room environments and requires adherence to safety protocols. 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 and as part of a surgical team.
Ability to stand and move for extended periods.
Ability to 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 surgery, review their histories, and explain neuromonitoring.
Continuously monitor electrophysiological data during procedures and identify early warning signs.
Alert the surgical team to relevant monitoring changes in real time.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room staff.
Interpret complex waveforms and correlate findings with surgical events.
Document monitoring findings accurately.
Contribute to continuous improvement in care.
Transport and set up equipment.
Cover cases on the road when required.

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 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 training through the CNIM Academy for eligible applicants who are not yet CNIM certified.