Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Compensation and Benefits at MPOWERHealth :

• Competitive salary dependent upon years of experience, education level, certifications, and skillset
• Comprehensive health benefits & wellbeing program with opportunity to earn 100% employer paid health insurance and $1,500 towards Health Savings Account company contributions annually
• Competitive 401(k) company match with immediate vesting
• IOM Technologists are eligible for a quarterly utilization incentive up to $2,000 per quarter
• Monetary travel incentive and travel perks available : earn between $150-250 per case day while traveling for case coverage
• On-call pay
• Advanced case training available

Responsibilities

The IOM Technologist is responsible for conducting preoperative assessments, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative reporting.

This role requires a deep understanding of neurophysiology and the ability to interpret data in real-time.

Preoperative Assessment : Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including medical history review and explanation of the neuromonitoring process.

Accurately apply recording electrodes according to standardized protocols.

• Equipment Setup and Calibration : Prepare and configure neuromonitoring equipment for optimal performance. Implement troubleshooting procedures as needed.
• Intraoperative Monitoring : Continuously monitor patient's neurological status during surgical procedures. Analyze electrophysiological data to identify potential neurological changes.

Collaborate with the surgical team to optimize patient care.

• Data Analysis and Interpretation : Interpret complex waveforms and patterns to detect abnormalities. Correlate findings with surgical events and patient conditions, and communicate with appropriate staff.
• Documentation : Maintain detailed and accurate records of all monitoring activities, including patient information, equipment settings, waveforms, and clinical observations.
• Quality Improvement : Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Professional Development : Participate in continuing education programs to stay updated on the latest advancements in neuromonitoring.

Qualifications

• CNIM or CNIM-eligible required. This is not a training position.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or higher (. Masters, ., MD).
• Must have current AHA CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuroanatomy, pathologic processes, and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of procedures followed in conducting electrophysiological tests and examinations on patients.
• Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment used in performing tests on patients.
• Ability to analyze various electronic and neurophysiologic waveforms.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees.
• Ability to stand, turn and stoop among several types of equipment in an operating room suite.
• Ability to apply different types of electrodes to a patient’s anatomy with precision and speed in preparation for monitoring a surgical procedure.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, while concentrating on monitoring computer screen images during a surgical procedure.

Working Conditions :

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
• The use of protective clothing such as surgical clothing, gloves, glasses, and masks (PPE).
• Work requires lifting supplies, pushing, or carrying bulky pieces of equipment.
• Occasional / frequent travel by motor vehicle and / or air transportation to healthcare facilities located in both urban and rural areas.
• Variable work schedules that may change from week to week, depending on caseload, surgeon’s availability, creating situations that may require minimal notice to be available for a case.
• Will require cell phone availability for scheduled on-call time during weekends to cover add-on, elective, or emergency cases.
• Usually working independently of other Technologists.
• Physical demands would include lifting and transporting 40-45lbs of monitoring equipment to each facility utilizing proper lifting techniques.

Reporting Relationship :

• Receives general direction for case assignments and workweek scheduling from the Director of Operations and Operations Manager.
• If appropriate, provides mentoring and tutorial guidance to IOM Technologist Trainees.
• Does not supervise other IOM Technologists.

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