What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intraoperative Technologist Trainee position at WVU Medicine?
Completes on-the-job training in both didactic and clinical components of Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM). Performs IOM procedures appropriate to demonstrated competence including test setup, electrode application, data acquisition, and results communication. Works under direct technical supervision for all procedures for which competence has not been achieved. May work under indirect technical supervision for those procedures for which competence has been demonstrated according to hospital policy and procedure. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The goal of this position is to become competent in all applicable monitoring modalities to function as an independent IOM Technologist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience or related health science field.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Works under direct technical supervision and training during all IOM procedures for which competency has not been achieved.
2. Works under indirect technical supervision during all IOM procedures appropriate to their level of competence.
3. Reviews planned intraoperative procedures relative to patient history to determine structures at risk and monitoring modalities required.
4. Prepares equipment and supplies for assigned cases according to monitoring modalities requested and/or required.
5. Communicates effectively with all intraoperative team members as needed to maximize monitoring results.
6. Sets up monitoring equipment in the operating room appropriately to ensure patient electrical safety.
7. Applies electrodes and completes testing setup according to departmental policy and procedure.
8. Discusses baseline recordings with oversight neurologist, surgeon, and technical supervisor as needed.
9. Monitors neurophysiological central/peripheral functioning throughout the operative procedure.
10. Maintains communication with surgeon, neurologist, anesthesiologist, and nursing staff throughout the procedure as needed.
11. Recognizes clinically significant events and communicates changes in test results in a manner consistent with departmental policy and procedure.
12. Documents all relative communication, physiological status, anesthetic adjustments, and changes in monitoring results.
13. Removes and discards all recording and stimulating electrodes, assesses electrode placements sites for potential problems, and notifies appropriate personnel if electrode site problems are identified.
14. Restocks equipment and supplies as needed.
15. Charges and logs patient information according to hospital and departmental policy and procedure.
16. Learns and maintains knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to intraoperative monitoring studies.
17. Prepares and provides educational in-servicing as directed by clinical and administrative leadership.
18. Performs IOM procedures in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines in the Operating Room or Ambulatory Surgery Center.
