Monument Health
Location
Rapid City, South Dakota
Salary
$31 - $39 / HOUR
The Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist provides neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring information regarding the functional integrity of neural structures in anesthetized patients during surgery, performing various electrodiagnostic procedures under physician supervision. This role also involves operating and maintaining monitoring equipment, generating reports, and providing training and assistance to junior technologists.
Required qualifications include an Associate's degree in a related field and certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) or being an EEG Technician Registered (ABRET). Preferred experience is 3+ years of EKG/EEG/ECG experience, and a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences is also preferred.
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 Field Certification - Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) - Accredited University or accredited training professionals; Electroencephalography (EEG) Technician Registered - American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) Preferred: Experience - 3+ years of EKG/EEG/ECG Experience Education - Bachelors degree in Health Sciences 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 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health 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, or protected Veteran status. Learn more about a rewarding career at Monument Health. Click the "Get Started" button below to tell us more about yourself.