IONM Surgical Neurophysiologist Trainee

IntraNerve Neuroscience (INN) is a nationally established leader in IONM services and has been accredited by the Joint Commission in Ambulatory Care (Telehealth) since 2010. We are dedicated to providing the highest level and continuity in IONM for the patients and surgeons we serve.

INN is seeking a CNIM-Eligible Analyst (trainee) in the Cedar Falls, IA area. This opening offers a stationary regional position in support of multiple facilities in the Iowa region.

INN employees are our key to our success and patient safety. We seek clinical staff who are engaged and excited by our patient-centric mission, service excellence, performance improvement, and on-going professional development.

Position highlights include:

• On-the-job training in order to actively provide excellent case monitoring services
• Active participant in case review and company-wide Quality Assurance programs
• Stationary regional position, supporting local team and hospitals
• Work-life balance, with minimal rotations on nights, weekends, and holiday scheduling
• Demonstrate, support, and communicate INN’s culture, ethics, and healthcare standards
• Key services partner to surgeons, administrators, and hospital staff

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Sufficient technical knowledge to be an active participant during the set-up and monitoring of each case;
• Setting up monitoring station and insuring upkeep of monitoring equipment;
• Monitoring of the spinal cord, nerve roots, peripheral nerves, cranial nerves and cerebral blood flow during surgery;
• Ability to evaluate various electronic and neurophysiologic waveforms;
• Ability to apply different types of electrodes to a patient’s anatomy in an efficient and precise method in preparation of monitoring a surgical procedure;
• Typing technical reports and archiving all patient records on web portal;
• Writing reports/articles as directed by supervisor or administrative staff; and
• Studying IONM related material in exam preparation for the Certificate in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathologic processes and aseptic techniques;
• Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment used in performing tests on patients along with correct procedures followed in conducting tests and examinations;
• Ability to evaluate various electronic and neurophysiologic waveforms;
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees;
• Displays vigilance in infection control protocol including hand hygiene, aseptic and sterile technique and low-level disinfection procedures.
• Ability to independently study IONM related material to build a foundation of knowledge needed for independent monitoring as well as CNIM exam preparation.
• Ability to maintain appropriate progress within the IONM Analyst Training Program.

Qualifications

• A strong scientific aptitude and a passion for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring required. A bachelor’s degree, or certificate in EEG or EP or equivalent, is required to sit for CNIM examination. Preference will be given to those with previous medical, healthcare, or operating room experience.

Relevant Keywords:

neurodiagnostic, neurophysiologic, neurophysiology, neurophysiological monitoring, intraoperative monitoring, neuromonitoring, IOM, IONM

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Science and/or Medical: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Falls, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person