Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech - 139486

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 124,132 - 154,408; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is hiring an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist for surgical procedures. This role involves monitoring the nervous system and supports neurophysiologists.

Candidates must have ABRET CNIM qualification, two years of experience in surgical neurophysiology, and skills in EEG/EMG. The position offers a salary range of $124,132 - $154,408 annually based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• ABRET CNIM qualified within two years of hire.
• Two years of experience in surgical neurophysiology at the CNIM level.
• Demonstrated competency in EEG and EMG techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor nervous system to avoid complications during surgeries.
• Perform recordings and monitoring during various surgical procedures.
• Support inpatient EEG service and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Multimodal monitoring

EEG competency

EMG skills

SSEP and tcMEP

Competence in programming equipment

Education

CAAHEP Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Certification from ABRET recognized program

Tools

Cadwell monitoring equipment

Job description

Eligibility Notice

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Overview

Under the direction of a supervising neurophysiologist, the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist works alongside neurophysiologists and other physicians in the hospital during surgical procedures.

The primary responsibility is to monitor the nervous system to reduce or avoid complications. Duties include performing recording and monitoring in a variety of cases such as brain and brainstem tumor procedures, orthopedic spine surgeries for scoliosis, and vascular operations for aneurysms; aiding in patient preparation; conducting IONM to protect the nervous system; and following up to ensure quality of care.

Additionally, the IONM Technologist may be called upon to provide support to the inpatient EEG service for EEG and other evoked potentials, and may perform other duties as assigned. All performance expectations associated with this position are to be carried out at a journey-level.

Minimum Qualifications

• ABRET CNIM qualified, acquired within two (2) years of hire date, and maintenance of certification.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Two (2) years of experience in surgical neurophysiology practicing at the CNIM level.
• Demonstrate competency in EEG, live EMG, triggered EMG for neural element stimulation, SSEP, tcMEP, T04, and AEP for all patients.
• Competence in programming the necessary related equipment (Cadwell).
• Comfortable performing multimodal monitoring in complex spine, brain/brain‑stem, and vascular surgeries.

Education Requirements

• CAAHEP Diploma OR
• Current R. EEG T or R. EP T. OR
• Bachelor's Degree (higher degree acceptable) OR
• Certificate of completion from ABRET recognized program

Preferred Qualifications

• DABNM, REEG, REPT.
• BA/BS; MS, PhD level education and/or other allied health degree or certification.
• Advanced capabilities including Electrocorticography (ECoG) with strips/grids, central sulcus localization, stimulation protocols for brain mapping (awake language and awake/asleep motor including continuous intracranial MEPs), DBS neurophysiology, peripheral nerve evaluations including the ephaptic response, and brainstem/spinal cord stimulation/mapping.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $124,132 - $154,408 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $59.45 - $73.95

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).