IOM Technologist
Company: MPOWERHealth
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
For over a decade, MPOWERHealth has supported the independent
musculoskeletal physician with best-in-class clinical services,
back-office solutions, and advanced technology. We pride ourselves
on being a partner that offers foresight to customers. We simplify
what's complex, and we help them find a better way. Our
best-in-class analytics coupled with industry-leading expertise
make MPOWERHealth the company our customers can rely on no matter
what lies ahead.Benefits:Multiple medical plan optionsHealth
Savings Account with company contributionsDental & vision coverage
for you and your dependents401k with Company matchVacation, sick
time & Company paid holidaysCompany wellbeing program with health
insurance incentivesUnder the supervision of the clinical manager,
performs a preoperative assessment of the patient, conducts
intraoperative sensory and motor tests using currently accepted
electrophysiological techniques. Compiles real-time collection and
interpretation of data and completes post-operative reports and
billing forms. The purpose of this testing is to reduce the
incidence of stroke, paresthesia, impotence, incontinence, and
paralysis as a post-operative surgical outcome.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESPatient ConsultationExplains test procedures so
they are understandable to the patient and any family members that
are present.Measures and accurately applies to recording electrodes
in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 Electrode
Placement System.IOM Equipment SetupCalibrates, evaluates, and
adjusts equipment, optimizing recording and stimulation parameters,
to acquire salient data and information.Implements appropriate
troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting stimulation, to assure
accurate recording of information. --- Keeps equipment clean and in
proper working order, reporting technical malfunctions to
supervisor and/or manufacturer.Intraoperative MonitoringDuring
surgery, interacts with the surgical team and surgeons to provide
interpretive data regarding the patient's neurological
status.Identifies and eliminates physiological and
non-physiological artifacts.Recognizes normal patterns, normal
variants, and abnormal patterns; understands the medical and
pharmacological/anesthetic conditions that influence all recording
IOM modalities (e.g., EP, BAER, MEP, Etc.); understands the
clinical correlations between abnormal evoked potentials and
various disease states.DocumentationDisplays, prints, and labels
waveforms to hard copy for interpretation marking, measuring, and
calculating information such as latencies, voltages, and conduction
times following established National Neuromonitoring Services
guidelines and protocols.Accurately documents significant events
and stages of surgery in a timely manner complete all IOM logs,
files, and work/technical sheet, including a technical description
of the IOM modality recorded, with emphasis on the clinical
observations in order to assist the neurologists and/or designated
MD with the final interpretation.Additional DutiesFollowing the
completion of training, assists new IOM technologistsIf workload
allows, attends scientific courses and seminars for continuing
education.Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinical
Manager or Corporate staff.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Knowledge
of anatomy, physiology, neuroanatomy, pathologic processes, and
aseptic techniques.Knowledge of procedures followed in conducting
electrophysiological tests and examinations on patients.Knowledge
of electrophysiological equipment used in performing tests on
patients.Ability to analyze various electronic and neurophysiologic
waveforms.Interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact
with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital
employees.Ability to stand, turn and stoop among several types of
equipment in an operating room suite.Ability to apply different
types of electrodes to a patient's anatomy with precision and speed
in preparation for monitoring a surgical procedure.Ability to sit
for extended periods of time, while concentrating on monitoring
computer screen images during a surgical procedure.WORKING
CONDITIONS:Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous
materials with little likelihood of harm if established health
precautions are followed.The use of protective clothing such as
surgical clothing, gloves, glasses, and masks (PPE).Work requires
lifting supplies, pushing, or carrying bulky pieces of
equipment.Occasional/frequent travel by motor vehicle and/or air
transportation to healthcare facilities located in both urban and
rural areas.Variable work schedules that may change from week to
week, depending on caseload, surgeon's availability, creating
situations that may require minimal notice to be available for a
case.Will require cell phone availability for scheduled "on-call
time" during weekends to cover add-on, elective, or emergency
cases.Usually working independently of other Technologists.Physical
demands would include lifting and transporting 40-45lbs of
monitoring equipment to each facility utilizing proper lifting
techniques.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:Receives general direction for
case assignments and workweek scheduling from the Director of
Operations and Operations Manager.If appropriate, provides
mentoring and tutorial guidance to IOM Technologist Trainees.Does
not supervise other IOM Technologists.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, OR
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:Preferred Certification by ABRET i.e.
CNIM, REEGT, or REPT or will train to become board eligible.Must
hold a valid driver's license.Minimum of Bachelor's degree or
higher (i.e. Masters, Ph.D., MD).Must have current AHA CPR
certification.IND123
Keywords: MPOWERHealth, St. Louis , IOM Technologist, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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