IONM Technologist

IONM Technologist

Louisville, KY, United States IOM/IONM Or refer someone Job Openings IONM Technologist

About the Job IONM Technologist

IOM Technologist

Position Overview

As an IOM technologist, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia and neurology providers, and surgical teams to provide intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IOM) in real-time, helping to identify and mitigate risks during surgeries.

Our Technologists' Principles

• Focus on what is most important: the patient.
• You are part of an elite team with the surgeon, the anesthesia provider, and the remote oversight physician.
• Effective surgical communication and documentation are essential.
• Always stay one step ahead of the game .
• Arrive promptly in the operating room, set up equipment and load tests, obtain all necessary documentation from the patient chart and the OR schedule, and establish communication with your oversight physician. You will safety-check and test your equipment and deploy cables and boxes neatly, discreetly, and safely.
• Provide top-notch and focused patient care.
• Place electrodes on patients according to established protocols, ensuring optimal signal quality and reliability.
• Monitor neurophysiological data during surgical procedures, including:
• Transcranial Motor Evoked Potentials (TcMEPs)
• Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEPs)
• Electromyography (EMG)
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, remote oversight physicians, and surgical teams to provide real-time feedback on neurophysiological findings and surgical progress.
• Collaboratively develop, implement, and document appropriate interventions in response to changes in neurophysiological signals and/or patient status in real time.
• Maintain accurate documentation of monitoring parameters, interventions, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., neuroscience, biomedical engineering, physiology) is preferred.
• Certification or eligibility for certification in intraoperative neuromonitoring (CNIM or equivalent) is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in intraoperative neuromonitoring field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and electrophysiology a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and work environments.

Compensation

• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance: up to $15,000 (with 2-year commitment)
  • Candidates can balance Sign on and Relocation assistance, as necessary.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Tiered bonus structure rewards your productivity you will see the results of your efforts.
• New and well-maintained equipment.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Work-Life-GROWTH balance: professional development and training opportunities abound in Louisville.
• Making a meaningful difference in patients' lives and contributing to advancements in surgical care.

If you are passionate about patient care, surgical precision, and advancing the field of neuromonitoring, we invite you to apply for the position of IOM Technologist with us. We want you to join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to the patients, medical teams, and community we serve.