Lead IONM Supervisor: Surgical Neurophysiology

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Supervisor within the Neurophysiology team. The role oversees cases, assigns activities to technologists, and provides floor supervision to ensure patient safety and high-quality monitoring during surgery.

Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, real-time performance monitoring, and driving process improvements with clinical and administrative partners.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree; healthcare experience may substitute.
• 7+ years of progressive intraoperative neuromonitoring experience including leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing IOMN in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform intraoperative monitoring and oversee cases.
• Assign IONM activities to technologists and provide floor supervision.
• Establish staff schedules and ensure appropriate coverage.
• Monitor daily reports and make real-time adjustments.
• Address operational issues related to facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO, IDPH, ACNS and other agencies.
• Provide day-to-day onsite supervision for IONM operations.
• Train staff and assist with CEUs and certifications.
• Conduct performance evaluations and staff development.
• Oversee time and attendance and overtime management.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and update policies.
• Assist with financial planning, budget development, and expense management.
• Monitor performance metrics and use EPIC and other tools for reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff mentoring

Effective communication

Real-time neurophysiologic monitoring

Independence and multi-case management

On-call readiness

Academic medical center collaboration

Complex case competency

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Healthcare experience equivalence

7+ years IOMN leadership experience

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Supervisor within the Neurophysiology team. The role oversees cases, assigns activities to technologists, and provides floor supervision to ensure patient safety and high-quality monitoring during surgery.

Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, real-time performance monitoring, and driving process improvements with clinical and administrative partners.