Intraop Neurological Monitoring Tech - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Intraoperative Monitoring (IONM) Technologist to support neuromonitoring during surgical procedures. You will set up and operate EEG/EMG/SSEP/MEP monitoring, prepare patients, and position electrodes according to protocols.

You will ensure real-time data interpretation and maintain strict safety standards throughout procedures. The role requires attention to detail, clear communication, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required
• Experience in intraoperative monitoring preferred
• Proficient in neurophysiological modalities: EEG/EMG/SSEP/MEP/BAEP

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate monitoring equipment (EEG, EMG, SSEP, MEP, BAEP, etc.) used to track neural activity during surgery.
• Prepare and position patients and apply electrodes according to surgical protocols.
• Continuously monitor neurophysiological signals in real time throughout surgical procedures.
• Alert surgeons and anesthesiologists immediately to any changes that could indicate nerve compromise or risk of neurological injury.
• Document and interpret data to help guide surgical decisions and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with OR teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

IONM experience

Neurophysiology protocols

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Neuromonitoring training

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Intraoperative Monitoring (IONM) Technologist works in surgical settings to help protect a patient's nervous system during operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate monitoring equipment (EEG, EMG, SSEP, MEP, BAEP, etc.) used to track neural activity during surgery.
• Prepare and position patients and apply electrodes according to surgical protocols.
• Continuously monitor neurophysiological signals in real time throughout surgical procedures.
• Alert surgeons and anesthesiologists immediately to any changes that could indicate nerve compromise or risk of neurological injury.
• Document and interpret data to help guide surgical decisions and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with OR teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of one (1) or more years of experience in intraoperative monitoring.
• Experience in Electroencephalography, Electromyography, Somatosensory Evoked Potentials, Motor Evoked Potentials and Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials.
• Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, and ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Formal training in neuromonitoring, neurodiagnostics, or a related biomedical field.

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

• CNIM (Certified Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist).

Compensation

Minimum rate of $38.27 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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