Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist - Houston, TX - MPOWERHealth

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

Under the supervision of the Territory Manager, 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.

1. CNIM or CNIM-eligible required. This is not a training position. 
2. Must hold a valid driver’s license.
3. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or higher (i.e. Masters, Ph.D., MD).
4. Must have current AHA CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Working Conditions:

1. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
2. The use of protective clothing such as surgical clothing, gloves, glasses, and masks (PPE).
3. Work requires lifting supplies, pushing, or carrying bulky pieces of equipment.
4. Occasional/frequent travel by motor vehicle and/or air transportation to healthcare facilities located in both urban and rural areas.
5. 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.
6. Will require cell phone availability for scheduled “on-call time” during weekends to cover add-on, elective, or emergency cases.
7. Usually working independently of other Technologists.
8. Physical demands would include lifting and transporting 40-45lbs of monitoring equipment to each facility utilizing proper lifting techniques.

Reporting Relationship:

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

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