Intraoperative Neurotech

Position Summary

The intraoperative neurotech uses various modalities of neuromonitoring (e.g., EEG activity, evoked potentials, and free-run and evoked EMG) to provide early warning to the surgeon and anesthesiologist concerning potential neural injury.

ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national top-50 rankings in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in four specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, as well as a fourth Top Teaching Hospital and a seventh consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health ORMC is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Responsibilities

• Applies electrodes accurately to optimize stimulus and recording parameters.
• Monitors artifacts in order to eliminate recording or electrical interference.
• Discusses procedures with patients in a professional manner in order to reduce anxiety and fear.
• Initiates and maintains contact with the remote monitoring professional when applicable.
• Prepares daily procedural charges and forwards them to the appropriate department for billing.
• Maintains patient files (computer and hard copy).
• Performs troubleshooting on equipment used in the department.
• Performs equipment maintenance, calibrating, cleaning, minor repairs, and safety checks.
• Notifies vendor when major repairs are needed on equipment.
• Stocks supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Assimilates data for research and development.
• Assists with teaching as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Must meet one of the following:
• High school diploma or GED required and the completion of an AMA approved technical training program (e.g., neurodiagnostics or intraoperative neuromonitoring),
• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, life science, or clinical health profession from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• Must take and successfully pass the Certification in Neurologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) by the American Board of Registration of Electoencephalographic exam within 12 months of hire. Failure to complete the certification on or before the expiration date will result in the incumbent being removed from his/her current position and having to apply for positions in which he/she may qualify. There is no guarantee of job placement as a result of not successfully completed the certification.