Sr Intraop Monitoring Tech

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September 04, 2024

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Neurophysiological Monitoring Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: 34.89 - 56.78 Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may very depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: The Senior Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist (surgical neurophysiologist) performs all activities necessary for intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) during a variety of cases in order to protect the nervous system, reduce or avoid complications, and advocate for the patient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or related field •R.EEG, R.EP certification is an acceptable alternative to a bachelor’s degree •2 years of IONM experience •Take call as part of the services call schedule •Knowledge of IONM modalities and studies •Knowledge of basic anatomy as it relates to IONM studies •Knowledge of basic neurophysiology as it relates to IONM studies •Ability to accurately evaluate clinical situation and modify procedures appropriately •Must be competent in monitoring changes in central and/or peripheral nervous responses and brain functioning during surgical procedures and responding appropriately. •Must be able to distinguish artefactual changes from clinically pertinent events. •Knowledge of operating room standard protocols for sterility and communication •Ability to work in a team environment and across multiple medical disciplines •Ability to show good judgment and make your knowledge base known •Ability to appropriately interpret hospital, department, and service policies and procedures and apply them •Ability to learn new procedures and policies as they are implemented and, additionally, be part of defining these new policies and procedures •Good verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment, across multiple medical disciplines •Ability to show good judgment and to appropriately interpret and apply medical center, department and service policies and procedures. •Ability and willingness to learn new procedures and policies as they are implemented. •Must demonstrate good, competent skills and sound judgement in professional practice while caring for the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient specific to the clinical requirements. Preferred Job Qualifications: Physical Demands: •Bend, kneel and stretch in order to place electrodes and secure IONM equipment. Competencies: Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Responsibilities: • Provides real-time IOM for neurosurgical, orthopedic, interventional radiology, vascular, and ENT services (additionally others that may request). Case Breakdown: 80% spine; 20% craniotomies, interventional radiology, ENT • Obtains pertinent patient history, discusses modalities with surgeon and anesthesia, and communicates relevant monitoring information with surgical team throughout the case • Runs all technical aspects of evoked potential modalities, EMG, and EEG • Completes appropriate documentation, IOM logs, billing sheets, etc. • Assists other technologists when not covering a case during normal working hours • Take part in the rotating call schedule; call is paid when taken (note: Rush is not a trauma center) • No travel required, at RUMC only Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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