Surgical Neurophysiologist
Help us accelerate the growth of our expanding medical services firm! Under supervision by an Interpreting Physician, the Surgical Neurophysiologist performs a preoperative assessment of the patient, conducts SSEPS, TcMEPS, EMG, EEG, BAEP, direct nerve testing and other modalities intraoperatively, communicates findings to the operating room team, documents findings, completes post-operative reports and billing forms. You'll lead by example and foster an environment of excellence through personal development and professional growth.
Overview Of Job Function And Duties
- Arrive at the hospital/facility at least one hour prior to the scheduled surgery start time.
- Get all electrical equipment checked by the hospital Biomedical department.
- Briefly explain IONM procedures to the patient and family members.
- Collect all patient data, medical history and paperwork, and store in company IONM workflow software.
- Set up patient in a timely manner and discuss surgery and IONM modalities with surgeon.
During Surgical Procedure:
- Identify and eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
- Recognize normal patterns, normal variants, and abnormal patterns; understand the medical and anesthetic conditions that influence the IOM modalities; understand the clinical correlations between abnormal IOM modalities and various disease states.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the surgeon.
- Communicate clearly with anesthesiologist and other operating room personnel.
- Document all relevant data in IONM workflow software.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues with the assistance of the remote monitoring physician and/or our IT department.
After Surgical Procedure:
- Safely prepare the patient for post-operative care.
- Assess patient post-operatively, as needed.
- Complete all remaining requirements for procedure in IONM workflow software.
- Check in with scheduling coordinator.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist newly trained surgical neurophysiologists in field-training.
- Attend seminars and courses for continuing education.
- Observe and adhere to policies and procedures set forth by administration.
- Adhere to an on-call schedule.
- Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintain up-to-date credentials required by each hospital/facility.
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathologic process and aseptic techniques.
- Knowledge of procedures followed in conducting electrophysiological tests and examination of patients.
- Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment (Cadwell, preferred).
- Ability to interpret various electronic and neurophysiologic signals and waveforms.
- Ability to stand, turn, stoop among several types of equipment in an operating room suite.
- Ability to apply/place different types of electrodes/needles to a patient's anatomy with precision and speed in preparation for monitoring a surgical procedure.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time, while concentrating on monitoring computer screen images
Education, Experience, And License Requirements
- Bachelor of Science/Arts in a biology-related field. Masters Degree a plus.
- CNIM certification required. DABNM a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IONM.
- Proficient with SSEP, MEP, EMG, EEG, Cranial Nerve monitoring, mapping, phase reversal, D-waves, and ECoG.
- Proficient with monitoring all types of surgical procedures, including but not limited to, complex craniotomies, vascular cases, cardiac cases, advanced spine cases, ENT cases, and tumor resections.
- EXCELLENT ability to communicate.
Soft Skills
- Possess positive and highly communicative interpersonal skills.
- Team-oriented.
- Look to contribute to the company's growth
Working Conditions
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
- The use of protective clothing such as surgical clothing, gloves, glasses, and masks.
- Work requires lifting supplies, pushing, or carrying bulky pieces of equipment.
- Frequent travel by motor vehicle to healthcare facilities.
- Variable work schedules that may change from week to week, depending on case load, surgeon's availability, creating situations that may require minimal notice to be available for a case.
Measures Of Performance
Technical and employee performance reviews quarterly.
Salary: Commensurate dependent upon experience, competencies, and qualifications; competitive full benefits package; annual employer 401(k) contribution; relocation reimbursement (jf applicable); quarterly bonuses; unlimited PTO.
Neuro Alert is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Neuro Alert is at-will.