IOM Apprentice - FT

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking an IOM Apprentice to support intraoperative monitoring across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures under the Neuro-monitoring department.

This role involves training with IOM technicians, operating IOM software, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining supplies while pursuing ongoing professional development and patient safety in the surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Competency in IONM modalities and EEG/evoked potentials.
• Ability to work in surgical intraoperative monitoring settings.
• Strong reading and interpretation of instructions and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Attend on-the-job training with IOM Technician or Supervisor.
• Learn to operate and troubleshoot IOM software and equipment.
• Coordinate with reading physician before and during procedures.
• Maintain supplies.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Store patient documents in Neuro share drive.
• Perform other duties related to Anesthesia Education and Experience.

Skills

IOM monitoring

EEG/evoked potentials

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Education

BLS certification

Job description

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Job Summary

The IOM Apprentice is responsible for accompanying the performance of intraoperative monitoring activities in accordance with the policies set by UMC Health System and the Neuro-monitory department for preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to deviate from established protocols as needed. Reports to:

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Attend and actively participate in on the job training which may include workshops and training with IOM Technician or Supervisor
• Learn to operate and troubleshoot IOM software and equipment
• Communicate and coordinate with reading physician before and during all procedures
• Maintain supplies
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities that will enable optimal patient care while performing IOM modalities in surgery
• Store all patient documents used for procedure in the Neuro share drive
• All other assigned duties related to Anesthesia Education and Experience

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS)

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of competency in the following modalities: IONM, somatosensory evoked potentials, spontaneous and evoked electromyography, electroencephalography, and motor evoked potentials
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists
• Ability to read and interpret instructions that may be furnished in written or oral diagram or scheduled form
• High degree of proficiency in specialized EEG and/or evoked potential procedures

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

Ability to interact cordially and effectively with all patients of the Neurophysiology Lab. This role will interact with department physicians, residents, anesthesia team, and OR staff.

Physical Capabilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. There are extended periods of time standing, sitting, or frequent walking. Visual acuity (computers, typing, reading, writing) is required for assigned duties.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

Benefits:

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as "One of the Best Places to Work in Texas" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates