Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech - 136482

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,898 - 101,873; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Diego seeks an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech to monitor patients during complex surgeries and ensure quality care. Candidates must have ABRET CNIM qualification, two years of experience in neurophysiology, and ability to multitask. This role offers a pay range of $59.45 to $73.95/hour, with flexible hours and locations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in surgical neurophysiology at CNIM level.
• Commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• Ability to perform multimodal monitoring in complex surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the nervous system during complex surgical procedures.
• Aid in patient preparation and conduct IONM.
• Train entry-level technologists and assist in scheduling.

Skills

ABRET CNIM qualified

Competency in EEG

Live EMG

Triggered EMG

SSEP

tcMEP

AEP

Programming related equipment (Cadwell)

Multimodal monitoring

Education

CAAHEP Diploma OR current R.EEG T or R.EP T OR Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech - 136482 role at UC San Diego Health. Filing Deadline: Thu 9/18/2025. Apply now.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of a supervising neurophysiologist and lab manager, monitor the nervous system during complex and specialized surgical procedures to reduce or avoid complications.
• Perform recording and monitoring in procedures including brain and brainstem surgeries (tumors, language and motor brain mapping); orthopedic spine surgeries (scoliosis); and vascular surgeries (aneurysms).
• Aid in patient preparation, conduct IONM, and follow up to ensure quality of care.
• Provide support to inpatient EEG service for EEG and evoked potentials; train entry-level technologists; serve as lead; assist in program operations and scheduling; perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• ABRET CNIM qualified, or to be qualified within two years of hire; CNIM required for Sr. IONM Technologist.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• Two years of experience in surgical neurophysiology at CNIM level; four to six years for Sr. IONM Technologist in a tertiary hospital setting.
• Competency in EEG, live EMG, triggered EMG, SSEP, tcMEP, T04, and AEP for all patients.
• Experience programming related equipment (Cadwell).
• Ability to perform multimodal monitoring in complex spine, brain/brainstem, and vascular surgeries.
• Educational requirements for IONM Technologist: CAAHEP Diploma OR current R.EEG T or R.EP T OR Bachelor's Degree (higher degree acceptable) OR ABRET certificate completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS; MS, PhD level education or other allied health degree/certification.
• Credentials: DABNM, REEG, REPT; advanced brain mapping capabilities and related neurophysiology skills.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours, locations, and on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Employment subject to criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Salary range may vary by experience; pay scale: IONM Technologist $59.45-$73.95/hour; Sr. IONM Technologist $64.96-$80.75/hour.

Pay Transparency

Annual Full Pay Range: $124,132 - $154,408 (prorated if appointment percentage < 100%). Hourly equivalent: $59.45 - $73.95.

Equal Opportunity

UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.