Entry Level Associate Neurophysiologist (DC)

NuVasive Clinical Services Monitoring, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Globus Medical's NuVasive Clinical Services is seeking a Neurophysiologist to provide intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery, monitoring the patient’s nervous system. You will work with top surgeons and medical professionals in a team environment and support NuVasive innovations; this is a field-based role with comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience, CNIM certification, OR experience preferred,

Qualifications

• CNIM certification is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM).
• Operating Room experience is preferred.
• Strong communication in English with surgical teams.
• Good time management and organization; handle changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Obtains detailed medical history and consults with the surgeon on monitored modalities.
• Communicates monitoring information to the surgical team during cases.
• Displays and labels waveforms, measures latencies and conduction times per guidelines.
• Identifies appropriate protocols and troubleshoots data collection.
• Completes documentation and maintains IOM logs and uploads.
• Maintains neuromonitoring equipment and performs maintenance checks.
• Adheres to company conduct and compliance policies.
• Undergoes training and supports innovations in NuVasive technology.

Skills

CNIM

IONM knowledge

OR experience

English communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

NuVasive Clinical Services, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., is a leading provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) services to surgeons and healthcare facilities, through the acquisitions of Impulse Monitoring, Biotronic NeuroNetwork, Safe Passage, and others. IOM technology gives those in the operating room real-time insight into the nervous system, which can help surgeons reduce surgical risk by providing critical information and alerts throughout the procedure.

Position Summary:

As a Neurophysiologist at NuVasive Clinical Services, you’ll provide intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery by monitoring the patient’s nervous system. A high standard of patient care is essential to our team. This is a great opportunity for you to work with our top surgeons and other medical professionals in a team environment and play a vital role in the operating room every day. As a member of our team, you will also support NuVasive technological innovations. NuVasive provides comprehensive training, continuing education, and numerous opportunities for career development. Please note this is a field-based role.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains a detailed medical history on the patient and consults with the surgeon regarding patient structures at risk and modalities to be monitored
• Communicates monitoring information to the surgeon and the surgical team throughout the case
• Displays and labels waveforms for marking, measuring and calculating information such as latencies, amplitudes and conduction times following established guidelines and protocols
• Identifies appropriate protocols and performs troubleshooting techniques to assure accurate data collection
• Completes all required documentation and accurately prepares all IOM logs, files, and timely file uploads
• Maintains all neuromonitoring equipment and conduct required maintenance checks
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Certified in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM)
• Knowledge of Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) and/or human anatomy & physiology and/or technical troubleshooting preferred
• Operating Room (OR) experience preferred
• Strong time management & organizational skills, and ability to manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and/or unexpected events in scheduling and in the operating room on a daily basis
• Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate in a team-oriented setting including communication in English with surgeons and surgical staff
• Ability to handle the demands of occassional travel
• Be qualified for and maintain privileges at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable)
• Be eligible for medical malpractice insurance coverage at standard rates, which insurance shall be provided by the Company
• Maintain the CNIM status

Travel and/or Physical Demands:

• Able to travel up to 10%
• Ability to transport and set up equipment totaling 50lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room including IONM system, laptop, and supplies
• Ability to bend over to perform certain duties, stand for several periods of time, visual and auditory skills, manual dexterity, wear gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles for extended periods of time
• Requires a valid driver's license and transportation with the ability to transport medical equipment in the country of operation

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven. Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate ab our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions. Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency. Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger. Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NCS, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., is a leading provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) services to surgeons and healthcare facilities, through the acquisitions of Impulse Monitoring, Biotronic NeuroNetwork, Safe Passage, and others. IOM technology gives those in the operating room real-time insight into the nervous system, which can help surgeons reduce surgical risk by providing critical information and alerts throughout the procedure.