IONM Specialist I

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Neuro Diagnostics

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 6:30am-7pm

Category: Radiology/Imaging Svcs

Posting #: 1050342

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Specialist I is a mid-level position for intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM). The IONM Specialist I performs IONM procedures appropriate to their competence, including test setup, electrode application, maintaining patient safety, and other related duties. Strong, well-developed communication skills, and teamwork are essential for this position. During IONM procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the IONM Specialist I trains under direct technical supervision. Once training is completed and all required institution competencies have been achieved, the IONM Specialist I works under indirect technical supervision.

Position Duties

• Performs intraoperative procedures including, but not limited to, somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP), brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP), Triggered and free run electromyography and cranial nerve monitoring, trans-cranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEP), electrocorticography and electroencephalography.

• Performs Neurodiagnostic procedures including, but not limited to, electroencephalography, evoked potentials, and long-term video EEG.

• Maintains continuing education and competencies.

• Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other Neurodiagnostic staff members and Neurodiagnostic students.

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.