IOM Technologist

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

On-site professional counselors (EAP)

Retirement benefits with employer 1:1

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking an IOM Technologist to perform intraoperative monitoring during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures. You must adapt protocols when needed and coordinate with the reading physician throughout cases, ensuring data collection and documentation are properly handled.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, an ABRET EEG registry, and at least one year of intraoperative neuro-monitoring experience, with emphasis on EEG and evoked potentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + current EEG registry; minimum 1 year in intraoperative neuro-monitoring.
• ABRET EEG registry required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up modality necessary to monitor at risk structures
• Communicate and coordinate with reading physician before and during all procedures
• Maintain supplies
• Navigate USMON- required to schedule data collection, physician chat, remote viewer for reading physician, and documentation
• Store all patient documents used for procedure in the Neuro share drive
• All other assigned duties related to Anesthesia Education and Experience

Skills

IONM modalities

Somatosensory evoked potentials

Electroencephalography

Motor evoked potentials

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABRET EEG registry

BLS certification

Job description

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Job Summary

The IOM Technologist is responsible for performing intraoperative monitoring activities in accordance to the policies set by UMC hospital and the Neuro-monitoring Lab for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to deviate from established protocols as needed.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Set up modality necessary to monitor at risk structures
• Equipment placement so that technologist can observe Anesthesia's monitors along with surgeon out of the way
• Communicate and coordinate with reading physician before and during all procedures
• Maintain supplies
• Navigate USMON- required to schedule data collection, physician chat, remote viewer for reading physician, and documentation
• Store all patient documents used for procedure in the Neuro share drive
• All other assigned duties related to Anesthesia Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree + current registry in EEG +1 year of experience in Intraoperative Neuro-monitoring

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Registry in EP by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologies (ABRET)
• 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 - 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