What are the responsibilities and job description for the IONM Fellow position at NW Monitoring?
Among the northernmost cities on Earth, Anchorage is a place with big-city amenities: fine restaurants, museums, shops, theaters, and an excellent music scene. It is also home to Alaska’s largest college, the University of Alaska Anchorage. Creating the backdrop are the salmon-rich waters of Cook Inlet and the 5,000-foot-plus peaks of Chugach State Park. Within a short drive from downtown are dozens of wilderness adventures, and a short plane ride opens up the possibility of almost any type adventure - that’s one reason why Anchorage’s Lake Hood is the world’s busiest floatplane base. Anchorage’s more than 290,000 residents embrace both the urban amenities and the surrounding wilderness.
Anchorage enjoys a relatively mild climate by Alaska standards, with summer temperatures in the mid-60s to low-70s, and winter temperatures in the 10s and 20s. Like the rest of Alaska, summer days are long in Anchorage, with 22 hours of sunlight on Summer Solstice on June 21. The shortest day of the year is Winter Solstice on December 21, with 5.5 hours of daylight. It’s best to bring plenty of layers as weather conditions can change in Anchorage very quickly. Anchorage is in the Alaska Time Zone (1 hour behind Pacific Time Zone, 2 hours behind Mountain, 3 hours behind Central, and 4 hours behind Eastern) and observes Daylight Savings.
THINGS TO DO
Warmed by a maritime climate, you can spend the day fishing Ship Creek downtown, hiking the nearby mountains, photographing glaciers, and dining at a four-star restaurant. Anchorage is a top destination in both summer and winter, with activities, festivals, tours, and amenities available year-round.
Salary Range:
Neurophysiology Fellow | IONM Technologist in Training ($35K-$45K$ Housing Stipend)
General
Summary: Intraoperative
Neurophysiology (IONM) Fellow is an
entry level position at NW Monitoring. The IONM Fellow is enrolled in an
education program to prepare for a career in IONM at NWM facilities per NWM
policies and procedures. The IONM Fellow will perform IONM procedures
appropriate to their competence, including test set-up, electrode application,
maintaining patient safety, and other related duties. Strong well-developed
communication skills are essential for this position. During IONM procedures
for which competence has not been achieved, the fellow trains under direct
technical supervision1. Once training is completed and all
required competencies have been achieved, the IONM Fellow works under indirect
technical supervision.
Minimum Requirement: A credential in electroencephalography (R. EEG T) and/or a credential in evoked potentials (R. EP T) or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 6M or more patient care experience preferred
Education: Currently enrolled in NW Monitoring Education Program or a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program
Reporting Relationship : Education Coordinator
Job Duties
Participate and graduate from the enrolled education program
Participate in training and competencies
Perform IONM studies per National Standards and NWM protocols
Take call as directed and respond to emergency call
Cross train in other modalities and regions as needed
Support other regions when necessary
Perform all other duties as assigned or requested for the timely operation of the region and organization
Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
BLS certification required
CNIM certification through ABRET is required within 12 months of becoming Technologist I
Salary : $35,000 - $45,000