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Intraoperative Monitoring Specialist I

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A leading academic medical center seeks an Intraoperative Monitoring Specialist I to conduct technical neuromonitoring during surgical procedures. The role involves various responsibilities including EEG and EMG monitoring, patient interaction, and equipment maintenance, contributing to high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, preferred an associate degree, and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

Requires Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Associate degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Neurodiagnostic technology.

Responsibilities

Performs intra-operative neuromonitoring using EEG, EMG, and TcMEP.
Maintains detailed records and monitors physiological functions during surgery.
Participates in continuing education and on-call rotations.

Skills

Technical neuromonitoring

EEG

EMG

TcMEP studies

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Associate of Arts or Science

Certification from a CAAHEP accredited Neurodiagnostic Program

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Neurology

Performs all technical aspects involved in all aspects of intra-operative monitoring including but not limited to: EEG, Evoked Potential, Motor Mapping, EMG and TcMEP studies. Provides information to patients regarding neuromonitoring to ensure understanding and minimize anxiety. Abstract relevant information to Clinical Director and Medical Staff of all pertinent information and changes to ensure the highest quality of care to patients. Providing technical neuromonitoring to the departments of Neurosurgery, Vascular surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Oral/Maxillofacial, Orthopedic surgery, Trauma and Neuroradiology.

Responsibilities:

Preparing all technical aspects involved in intra-operative neuromonitoring Abstract relevant information from the patient’s clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning. Observes and notes clinical phenomena occurring during the recording. Brings to the immediate attention of the Medical Director, and/or attending physician, or other medical staff, responsible for the patient’s medical care.

Prepares patients and performs standard, complex EEG’s, EMG’s, TcMEP’s and Evoked Potentials recordings under physician direction.

Monitors neurophysiologic central/peripheral functioning throughout the operative procedure.

Informs medical director of pertinent changes, or important information regarding the recording

Keeps detailed list of items used per patient.

Recognizes and eliminates physiological artifacts and electrical interference from the recording. Monitors artifact that obscures the potentials under study that may interfere with the interpretation of the recording.

Responsible for routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsible for communicating when supply inventory is low.

Is vigilant regarding Infection Control Policy.

Participates in continuing education sessions minimal 6 credits per year. 4 internal and 2 external from an approved educational body as per Penn Medicine professional development standard. Keeps ongoing documentation of education for annual review.

Participates in on call rotation-nights, holidays, and weekends.

Participates in the regular division meeting and is active in bringing solutions to problems for discussion and resolution to department issues, and in the Employee Feedback process for the medical center.

In conjunction with the Medical Director and Supervisor, cross trains and instructs technologists, physicians, fellows, residents, and students during rotations through department

Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
Associate of Arts or Science, preferred
Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
Other (Required)
Education Specialization: Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP)accredited Neurodiagnostic Program Equivalent Experience:
Or Minimum of 2 years' experience as a technologist in the field of Neurodiagnostic technology.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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