What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech - 127954 position at UC San Diego?
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Under the direction of a supervising neurophysiologist, the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist work alongside neurophysiologist and other physicians in the hospital during surgical procedures, monitoring the nervous system to reduce or avoid complications. Responsibilities include performing recording and monitoring in a variety of cases, such as brain and brainstem procedures for tumors, orthopedic spine procedures for scoliosis, and vascular surgery for aneurysm; aiding in patient preparation, conducting IONM (protecting the nervous system) and following up to ensure quality of care. Additionally, the IONM Technologist may be asked to provide support to inpatient EEG service for EEG and other evoked potentials, and performs other duties as assigned. All performance expectations associated with this position are to be performed at a journey-level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSABRET CNIM qualified, acquired withintwo (2) years of hire date, and maintenanceof certification.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Two (2) years of experience in surgical neurophysiology practicing at the CNIM level.
Demonstrate competency in EEG, live EMG, triggered EMG for neural element stimulation, SSEP, tcMEP, T04, and AEP for all patients.
Competence in programming the necessary related equipment (Cadwell).
Comfortable performing multimodalmonitoring in complexspine, brain/brainstem, and vascular surgeries.
- Required to meet educational requirements:
CAAHEP Diploma OR
Current R. EEG T or R. EP T. OR
Bachelor's Degree (higher degree acceptable) OR
Certificate of completion from ABRET recognized program
- DABNM, REEG, REPT.
- BA/BS; MS, PhD level education and/or other allied health degree or certification.
- Advanced capabilities including Electrocorticography (ECoG) with strips/grids, central sulcus localization, stimulation protocols for brain mapping (awake language and awake/asleep motor including continuous intracranial MEPs), DBS neurophysiology, peripheral nerve evaluations including the ephaptic response, and brainstem/spinal cord stimulation/mapping.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $114,777 - $142,777 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $54.97 - $68.38
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Posted: 2/20/2024
Job Reference #: 127954
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
