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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist - Perioperative Services

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma plus five years of neurophysiologic intraoperative experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus one year of neurophysiologic intraoperative experience.
  • Strong, well-developed communication skills.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Three to five years in the neurodiagnostic field is preferred.
  • Certification in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (CNIM) is preferred.
  • Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program is preferred.
  • Complete and maintain CPR and fire safety certification.

Responsibilities

  • Become competent in performing testing procedures, including SSEP, EMG, EEG, TceMEP, and BAER, including test setup, electrode application, troubleshooting, and maintaining patient safety.
  • Perform IONM procedures appropriate to competence and credentials, including routine single- and multi-modality IONM procedures.
  • Provide findings, results, and descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures.
  • Place electrodes for recording and stimulation according to the International 10-20 System for the requested test.
  • Use settings that correspond to the requested test, including correct filter settings, stimulation intensities, rates, and sensitivities.
  • Perform SSEP, ABR, PEEG, TCeMEP, and EMG tests.
  • Perform tests and demonstrate a thorough understanding of their corresponding waveforms.
  • Recognize recorded waveforms and variations from the patient's baseline recording.
  • Identify artifacts and eliminate them through changes in settings and/or electrodes.
  • Understand other instrumentation in the operating room, its effect on neurodiagnostic recording quality during surgery, and its effect on the patient's electrical safety.
  • Maintain aseptic technique and patient safety by following operating room protocol.
  • Document patient data and intraoperative monitoring.
  • Report changes in the patient's condition to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain awareness of activities within the surgical suite.
  • Recognize whether patient changes may be caused by surgical manipulation or changes in anesthetic technique.
  • Report changes due to manipulation or surgical maneuvers to the surgeon in a timely manner.
  • Maintain patient safety by following established protocols for electrical grounding and proper electrode connections.
  • Clean equipment properly.
  • Use the correct modalities to elicit appropriate patient responses.
  • Use appropriate tests for the surgical procedure.
  • Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.
  • Apply troubleshooting methods.
  • Recognize and identify problems and correct them through electrode, settings, or mechanical changes.
  • Alert the supervisor to needed repairs or parts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

UAMS Health is a comprehensive medical provider in Arkansas that offers a wide range of specialty clinics and services, including women’s health, cancer treatment, orthopaedics, stroke care, and trauma. It delivers care through clinics and procedures performed by world-renowned clinicians, using the latest medical treatments and procedures. The model centers on patient- and family-centered care, supported by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ academic and clinical resources. Services come from consultations, surgeries, and specialized procedures, with additional work in community outreach and health education. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in Arkansas by providing high-quality, expert medical care and education.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$2.3M
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
Founded
1879

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