Certified Intra-Operating Monitoring Technologist

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

The Intra-Operating Monitoring (IOM) Technologist provides neurophysiologic monitoring during orthopedic, neurosurgical and vascular procedures. Studies include brain and spinal cord monitoring with somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, EEG, EMG and pedicle screw testing. This includes brainstem monitoring with brainstem auditory evoked potentials and facial nerve and/or other cranial nerves monitoring. Additional areas of study include long-term EEG for pre-surgical evaluation and intraoperative electrocorticography for epilepsy surgery.This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Communicates with surgical staff to establish correct site, type of surgery and placement of equipment in room.

• Recognizes desired waveforms or activity as well as artifact.

• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions.

• Works closely with department manager, Medical Director and IONM in daily functions and operations of department.

• Applies knowledge of neuron anatomy and normal physiological function.

• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition.

• Ensures patient safety relative to history and contraindications for specific stimulation or monitoring techniques.

• Removes electrodes and cleans up patients post monitoring period.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of accepted guidelines and criteria for sterile procedures and infection control and of alternate montages, protocols, alternate equipment settings and their effects.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications

Required

One (1) of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare discipline.

• Completion of R.EEG T, R.EP T, or R.NCS T course and maintenance of subsequent registration.

• Four (4) years of hands-on patient care experience.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 83088
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Hours are dependent on OR cases.
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 30N INTRAOP MONITORING
Category Neuroscience
Workplace Set Up On-site