Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Supervisor

University of Chicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine seeks an experienced Neurological Surgery Monitoring Technologist to lead the Neurophysiology team in intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM). The IONM Supervisor will oversee cases, junior staff, and departmental functions while performing complex neuromonitoring to safeguard patients during surgery.

This role partners with physicians, administration, and leaders to advance quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher required; related healthcare experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) experience in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform intraoperative monitoring to ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Assign IONM activities, supervise floor staff, and mentor junior technologists.
• Establish staff schedules and daily assignments for coverage and efficiency.
• Monitor operational reports and adjust workflows in real time for performance.
• Provide on-site supervision of IONM operations and collaborate with leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Neurophysiology knowledge

Real-time monitoring

Effective communication

On-call capability

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a related field (or equivalent healthcare experience)

Job description

Job Summary

Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, as a Neurological Surgery Monitoring Technologist with the Neurophysiology team. The Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Supervisor will be primarily responsible for overseeing cases, junior staff, and departmental functions while performing complex neuromonitoring procedures to ensure patient safety during surgery. This role partners closely with physician, administrative, and operational leaders across UCM and BSD to support strategic initiatives, promote continuous process improvement, and ensure effective communication. The supervisor serves as a champion for quality, safety, patient experience, and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Performing intraoperative monitoring
• Assign IONM activities to technologists, provide floor supervision, and serve as a resource and mentor for junior staff.
• Establish staff and IONM schedules and daily assignments to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient operations.
• Monitor daily operational and performance reports and make real-time adjustments as needed.
• Address operational issues related to IS, facilities, EVS, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies, including JCAHO, IDPH, and ACNS.
• Provide day-to-day onsite supervision for IONM operations.
• Trains and /or schedules training for all technical staff members; assist staff members with earning CEU's and certifications.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations, provides ongoing coaching, and supports staff development.
• Oversee time and attendance, including monitoring and managing overtime and extra service pay.
• Ensure a bidirectional flow of information between frontline teams and leadership
• Provide regular project updates, performance summaries, and reports to leadership
• Works with Assistant Director to lead and manage process improvement initiatives
• Writes and updates policies and procedures
• Supports the Assistant Director with financial planning, budget development, and ongoing expense management
• Processes Supply orders and keeps accurate inventory of supplies
• Monitor current performance assessments, key metrics, and dashboards to drive data-informed decision-making
• Leverage technology and digital tools, including EPIC, to support operations, reporting and patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree, but equivalent healthcare experience may take place of a degree OR 7+ years of progressive intraoperative neuromonitoring experience including leadership responsibilities
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing IOMN in a Surgical setting

Licensure or Certifications

• Completion of an accredited IONM training program
• CNIM certification required or ability to obtain within six months
• Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain)

Skills

• Exceptional talent in the selection and mentoring of a high-quality team
• Strong understanding of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and surgical procedures
• Ability to recognize and communicate significant neurophysiologic changes in real time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective interaction with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple cases, and adapt in a fat-paced surgical environment
• Willingness and ability to participate in on-call coverage, early starts, late cases, and weekend coverage as required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physician leaders, preferable in an academic medical center environment
• Competency across a wide range of complex case types

Position Details

Job Detail: Full-Time (1.0)

Shift: Day

Location: Onsite

Dept: Neurophysiology

CBA: Non-Union