Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist | Rapid City Hospital

Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist

Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist will provide neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (NIOM) information about the functional integrity of the neural structures in anesthetized patients during surgery. The Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist will be under the direct supervision of a physician with training and experience in NIOM. He/She is proficient in performing Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEPs), EMG monitoring, Transcranial Magnetic Motor Evoked Potentials, Pedicle Screw Stimulation, and EEG monitoring. He/She is proficient with operating monitoring equipment including programming, analyzing data, troubleshooting, and report generation. He/She has the responsibility to give direct training and assistance to the junior technologists. An Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist serves neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with regards to age specific/cultural diversified needs.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Performs all Electrodiagnostic Services protocols, procedures, and assessments that have been ordered by a physician.
• Performs all facets of electroencephalographic and evoked potential testing in the diagnostic laboratory/patient bedside, in accordance with department policy and procedures. All facets include SSEP and EMG monitoring, Transcranial Magnetic Motor Evoked Potentials, Pedicle Screw Stimulation, and EEG, both routine and carotid monitoring.
• Performs all neurodiagnostic procedures for diagnostic purposes and maintains records of reports as observed by Director of Diagnostic Services.
• Performs daily calibration and periodic maintenance of all diagnostic testing equipment, records results on maintenance records per departmental policy and reference manuals. Also is proficient in programming monitoring equipment, ability to troubleshoot and work with machine vendors to run the equipment to its full capacity.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies necessary to the function of the diagnostic laboratory.
• Properly completes charges for billing. Makes accurate records in department logbook and processes all other department and hospital paperwork. Proficient in generating reports for USMON and PRN physicians. Ensures information is uploaded into systems correctly.
• Reviews patient records, physician orders, protocols, and data to demonstrate ability for interpretation of subjective and objective information for patient assessment and order validation. Seeks guidance from Director/Supervisor and Medical Director for unresolved issues.
• Assists other members of the staff maintain skills in performing diagnostic testing.
• Participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students. Provides formal and informal teaching/learning opportunities to assist personnel to achieve and maintain competence necessary for safe and effective practice.
• Consistently assess, identify, demonstrate the ability to communicate and address special needs of patients that are appropriate to the patient specific age group (neonates Birth - 1 month), (pediatrics 1 month 12 years), (adolescent 1 years), (adults 1 years), (Geriatric 65+ years) when directly or indirectly providing treatment, testing or patient care and assess their level of understanding.
• Participates in the evaluation of customer satisfaction as well as adherence to the Guest Relation Standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Required:Education - Associates degree in Related FieldCertification - Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) - Accredited University or accredited training professionals
• Preferred:Education - Bachelors degree in Health Sciences
• Experience - 3+ years of EKG/EEG/ECG Experience
• Certification - Electroencephalography (EEG) Technician Registered - American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
• Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category: Diagnostics

Job Family: Studies

Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type: Regular