Neuromonitoring Specialist I

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Neuromonitoring Specialist I (IONM) to perform intraoperative neuromonitoring and data analysis, ensuring high-quality patient care. The role involves collaboration across units, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to infection control guidelines in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Required education includes a high school diploma with biology/health care exposure; BLS is required, and CNIM certification or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in biology/health care related field preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• CNIM certification or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform intraoperative neuromonitoring procedures.
• Record, analyze and report monitoring data.
• Collaborate with multiple units to support patient monitoring.
• Maintain and support monitoring equipment and inventory.

Skills

IONM

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelors preferred

Tools

CNIM Certification / CNIM Eligible

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Neuromonitoring Specialist I (IONM)Intraoperative Neuromonitoring is responsible for the performance of high-quality patient care monitoring and the successful use of biomedical technology as ordered and prescribed by the attending surgeon or physician.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs procedures, recording, analyzing and diagnosing various physiological monitoring functions, with the variety of devices, equipment or techniques.

• Facilitates processes to maintain successful inventory levels and cost-effective practice of supply management by team members; including supportive strategies for cost-containment

• Demonstrates abilities and competencies in performing procedures, recording, analyzing and diagnosing various physiological monitoring functions, with the following devices, equipment or techniques: Modalities may include EEG, EP, NCS, EMG, SSEP, TCMEP, ABR

• Intra Operative Neuro Monitoring (IONM) and data analysis

• Other equipment relevant to position

• Follows Infection Control Guidelines for maintaining, cleaning and use of non-disposable equipment.

• Provides findings, results and a descriptive analysis.

• Works with multiple disciplines across units to provide a patient centric monitoring experience.

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

• Biology/Biotechnology/Health Care Related Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree OR

• Bachelors Degree

• Professional experience in (IONM) intraoperative neuromonitoring

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) BLS

• Certification for Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) – American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) or CNIM Eligible

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Related Credentials (R.EEGt, R.EPt, R. NCSt)

Knowledge Requirements

• Must be able to do basic algebraic equations and measurements.

• Windows and Microsoft Office skills

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.