Intraoperative Monitoring Technician 2

Location

New York, New York

Shift:

Day Flex (United States of America)

Description:

Quality Neurology Care

Intraoperative Monitoring Technician II (IOM) - Days

Under the supervision of the management team, the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist (IOM) Level II assists with complex Intraoperative neuromonitoring procedures at least 75% of the time and monitors IOM modalities (SSEP, tcMEP, BAER, EMG, EEG). The IOM Technologist Level II conducts evoked potentials and routine EEG studies. In addition, the Technologist will be required to work in a variety of services including evoked potentials (EP), routine electroencephalograms (REEG) and nerve conduction velocities (NCV) as covered under the baseline Neurophysiology Tech roles. This role works in a variety of patient setting including inpatient, outpatient and intraoperative. Level II Technologists guide and assist Level I Technologist in training as needed.

As an Intraoperative Monitoring Technician II you will:

• Performs and implements IONM procedures independently including EP, EEG and NCV in accordance with laboratory protocol(s) to include preoperative checks, intraoperative and postoperative duties for the procedure. Measures and marks correct recording and stimulation sites, applies electrodes and obtains baseline recording(s).

• Measures and marks correct recording and stimulation sites, applies electrodes and obtains baseline recording(s).

• Identifies correct patient, surgeon and type of procedure(s) to be performed and communicates the monitoring plan to the patient/caregiver/family member

• Informs patients of the testing procedures and responds appropriately to their questions and concerns.

• Prepares patient and equipment for recording before each procedure. Maintains equipment in working order: make minor repairs and adjustments, troubleshoot major equipment problems.  Arranges for replacement or repair when necessary.

• Monitors tracings during recordings. Makes appropriate adjustments to ensure adequate tracings. Annotates records with appropriate clinical observations of the patient.  Informs physician of any problems/emergencies during testing

• Archives digital studies and maintains the archive database.  Maintains appropriate documentation for patient records and laboratory files.  Complies statistical data and reports on procedures performed.  Lists appropriate charge of each service for proper billing.

• Works with hospital departments such as Information Services and Biomedical Engineering as well as outside vendors to facilitate smooth service delivery.

• Maintains equipment in proper working order, troubleshoots major equipment problems, and arranges for replacement or repair with appropriate vendor, in-house Biomedical Engineering, or third party.

• Serves as a technical resource to staff for training, troubleshooting, and technical matters. Participates in training of house staff and appropriate hospital staff.

• May be required to use Collodion and/or Acetone

• Performs other job related duties as assigned. 

The shift for this position will be full time flex: 7a-3p or 9a-5p.

Required Qualifications:

• CNIM (Certification for Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring)-ABRET

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) from a college or university in a relevant field.

• BLS Certification

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Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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Salary Range:

$46.50-$59.50/Hourly

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