Job Summary:

The Intraoperative Monitoring Tech performs complex neurodiagnostic procedures in the Intraoperative monitoring field as well as all modalities required as a registered neurodiagnostic technologist. Must have experience in Intraoperative monitoring field.

Responsibilities

Performs all basic IOM modalities including EMG Monitoring of spinal and neurosurgeries, Somatosensory Evoked potentials including posterior tibial nerve stimulation, peroneal nerve stimulation, median nerve stimulation, and ulnar nerve simulation.

Performs Brain Stem Auditory Evoked responses in the operative field as well as strip and grid mapping for Neurosurgical cases.

Performs Motor Evoked Potentials when required by surgeon on anterior spinal case.

Utilizes current inducing subdermal electrodes with proper placement of appropriate corresponding muscle groups via trans cranial method.

Performs correct modalities in the OR environment.

Gives on-line interpretations to surgeon; keeps an accurate record of baselines as well as critical values throughout cases.

Performs intraoperative EEG and/or EP monitoring during surgery and provides on-line interpretations to surgeon.

Utilizes the International 10 -20 Electrode Placement System to measure, mark and apply electrodes to the predetermined positions on the patient's scalp.

Communicates with neurologists giving details of baselines, significant signal changes, etc.

Experience Required:

1-3 years relevant experience

Education Required:

Associate's Degree

Licenses And Certification Required: Basic Life Support

Preferred: Certification Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring

Credential Note: Certified by ABRET within 6 months of employment; Certified Intraoperative training program