IONM Senior Manager

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for leadership growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in South Carolina is seeking a Senior Manager for Clinical Neurophysiology Services to lead IONM operations encompassing both adult and pediatric care. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in neurophysiology or IONM, including leadership responsibilities. This position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in neurophysiology or IONM.
• At least 3 years of leadership or management experience.
• CNIM certification required.
• CNIM (Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring) required.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily IONM operations.
• Supervise and mentor IONM Specialist staff.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with IONM Lab accreditation standards.
• Support staffing models and scheduling for 24/7 coverage.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.
• Participate in and support neurophysiologic monitoring procedures as needed using advanced electronic equipment.
• Ensure appropriate physician availability or support during all procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical competency

Operational management

Compliance awareness

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

About the role

The Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Senior Manager for Clinical Neurophysiology Services reports to the Director of Clinical Neurophysiology Services and is responsible for leading and overseeing 24/7 IONM operations across both adult and pediatric services.

This role provides direct leadership to IONM Specialist staff while partnering closely with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant neurophysiologic monitoring services. The IONM Senior Manager plays a critical role in advancing departmental, ICCE, and Medical Center goals, including clinical excellence, operational performance, and accreditation standards.

About The Team

The Clinical Neurophysiology Services team supports a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical and diagnostic environment, delivering critical intraoperative monitoring services that directly impact patient safety and outcomes. This role is key to maintaining operational excellence while advancing the future of neurophysiology services at MUSC.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000426 CHS - EMG IOM & Neurovascular (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily IONM operations across all service lines (adult and pediatric)
• Supervise, mentor, and develop IONM Specialist staff, ensuring high performance and clinical competency
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and leadership to achieve clinical quality, operational, and financial goals
• Ensure compliance with ABRET IONM Lab accreditation standards and regulatory requirements
• Support staffing models, scheduling, and 24/7 operational coverage
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and procedural efficiency
• Participate in and support neurophysiologic monitoring procedures as needed using advanced electronic equipment
• Ensure appropriate physician availability or support during all procedures

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience:
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in neurophysiology or IONM
  • At least 3 years of leadership or management experience
• Certifications:
  • CNIM (Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring) required
  • Certification in one or more neurodiagnostic registries (e.g., EEG, R. EP T., R. NCS T.) or relevant Bachelor’s degree
  • Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross equivalent)

Why Join MUSC?

At MUSC, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment
• The ability to make a meaningful impact in both adult and pediatric patient populations

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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