Advanced Surgical Neurophysiologist

Neuro Alert; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Relocation reimbursement

Quarterly bonuses

401(k) contribution

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Neuro Alert seeks a Surgical Neurophysiologist to perform preoperative assessments and intraoperative monitoring (SSEP, MEP, EMG, EEG) under supervision of an interpreting physician. You will communicate findings to the OR team, document results, and assist with post-operative reports and billing.

Responsibilities include pre-op data collection, equipment checks, artifact elimination, and coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in biology or related field; Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IONM.
• Proficient with SSEP, MEP, EMG, EEG, cranial nerve monitoring, mapping, phase reversal, D-waves, and ECoG.
• Experience monitoring diverse surgeries including craniotomies and spine cases.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the hospital/facility at least one hour prior to the scheduled surgery start time.
• Coordinate with hospital Biomedical department to check equipment.
• Brief patient and family about IONM procedures.
• Collect patient data and store in IONM workflow software.
• Set up patient and discuss surgery and IONM modalities with surgeon.
• Identify and eliminate artifacts; understand patterns and correlations.
• Communicate with surgeon and OR staff clearly.
• Document data in IONM workflow software; troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Prepare patient for post-operative care and complete post-op reports.
• Check in with scheduling coordinator and ensure all documentation is complete.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Neurophysiology signal interpretation

SSEP/MEP/EMG/EEG proficiency

OR environment coordination

Clear surgical team communication

Education

Bachelor of Science/Arts in biology-related field

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Cadwell

Job description

Help us accelerate the growth of our expanding medical services firm! Under supervision (via remote monitoring) by an Interpreting Physician, the Surgical Neurophysiologist performs a preoperative assessment of the patient, conducts SSEPS, TcMEPS, EMG, EEG, BAEP, direct nerve testing and other modalities intraoperatively, communicates findings to the operating room team, documents findings, completes post-operative reports and billing forms. You’ll lead by example and foster an environment of excellence through personal development and professional growth.

OVERVIEW OF JOB FUNCTION AND DUTIES:

• Arrive at the hospital/facility at least one hour prior to the scheduled surgery start time.
• Get all electrical equipment checked by the hospital Biomedical department.
• Briefly explain IONM procedures to the patient and family members.
• Collect all patient data, medical history and paperwork, and store in company IONM workflow software.
• Set up patient in a timely manner and discuss surgery and IONM modalities with surgeon.

During Surgical Procedure:

• Identify and eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
• Recognize normal patterns, normal variants, and abnormal patterns; understand the medical and anesthetic conditions that influence the IOM modalities; understand the clinical correlations between abnormal IOM modalities and various disease states.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the surgeon.
• Communicate clearly with anesthesiologist and other operating room personnel.
• Document all relevant data in IONM workflow software.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues with the assistance of the remote monitoring physician and/or our IT department.

After Surgical Procedure:

• Safely prepare the patient for post-operative care.
• Assess patient post-operatively, as needed.
• Complete all remaining requirements for procedure in IONM workflow software.
• Check in with scheduling coordinator.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist newly trained surgical neurophysiologists in field-training.
• Attend seminars and courses for continuing education.
• Observe and adhere to policies and procedures set forth by administration.
• Adhere to an on-call schedule.
• Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date credentials required by each hospital/facility.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathologic process and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of procedures followed in conducting electrophysiological tests and examination of patients.
• Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment (Cadwell, preferred).
• Ability to interpret various electronic and neurophysiologic signals and waveforms.
• Ability to stand, turn, stoop among several types of equipment in an operating room suite.
• Ability to apply/place different types of electrodes/needles 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science/Arts in a biology-related field. Masters Degree a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IONM.
• Proficient with SSEP, MEP, EMG, EEG, Cranial Nerve monitoring, mapping, phase reversal, D-waves, and ECoG.
• Proficient with monitoring all types of surgical procedures, including but not limited to, complex craniotomies, vascular cases, cardiac cases, advanced spine cases, ENT cases, and tumor resections.
• EXCELLENT ability to communicate.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Possess positive and highly communicative interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Look to contribute to the company’s growth

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.
• Work requires lifting supplies, pushing, or carrying bulky pieces of equipment.
• Frequent travel by motor vehicle to healthcare facilities.
• Variable work schedules that may change from week to week, depending on case load, surgeon’s availability, creating situations that may require minimal notice to be available for a case.
  

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

Technical and employee performance reviews quarterly.

SALARY:

Commensurate dependent upon experience, competencies, and qualifications; competitive full benefits package; annual employer 401(k) contribution; relocation reimbursement (jf applicable); quarterly bonuses; unlimited PTO.

Neuro Alert is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Neuro Alert is at-will.