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About the Role
This position is for a 1099 Independent Contractor providing Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) services in the Greater New York area. The Surgical Neurophysiologist performs preoperative assessments, conducts various intraoperative tests, communicates findings to the surgical team, and documents all procedures.
Responsibilities
- Arrive at the hospital/facility at least one hour prior to the scheduled surgery start time.
- Get all electrical equipment checked by the hospital Biomedical department.
- Briefly explain IONM procedures to the patient and family members.
- Collect all patient data, medical history and paperwork, and store in company IONM workflow software.
- Set up patient in a timely manner and discuss surgery and IONM modalities with surgeon.
- Identify and eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
- Recognize normal patterns, normal variants, and abnormal patterns; understand the medical and anesthetic conditions that influence the IOM modalities; understand the clinical correlations between abnormal IOM modalities and various disease states.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the surgeon.
- Communicate clearly with anesthesiologist and other operating room personnel.
- Document all relevant data in IONM workflow software.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues with the assistance of the remote monitoring physician and/or our IT department.
- Safely prepare the patient for post-operative care.
- Assess patient post-operatively, as needed.
- Complete all remaining requirements for procedure in IONM workflow software.
- Check in with scheduling coordinator.
- Observe and adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintain up-to-date credentials required by each hospital/facility.
Requirements
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathologic process and aseptic techniques.
- Knowledge of procedures followed in conducting electrophysiological tests and examination of patients.
- Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment (Cadwell, preferred).
- Ability to interpret various electronic and neurophysiologic signals and waveforms.
- Ability to stand, turn, stoop among several types of equipment in an operating room suite.
- Ability to apply/place different types of electrodes/needles 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.
- Possess positive and highly communicative interpersonal skills.
- Team-oriented.
- Excellent customer service abilities.
- 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.
- Work requires lifting supplies, pushing, or carrying bulky pieces of equipment.
- Travel by motor vehicle to healthcare facilities.
- Variable scheduling, depending on case load and business needs.
Skills
- IONM services
- SSEPS
- TcMEPS
- EMG
- EEG
- BAEP
- Direct nerve testing
- Electrophysiological tests
- Cadwell equipment
- Interpreting electronic and neurophysiologic signals and waveforms
- Communication
- Customer service
Location
- Greater New York area
Work Type
- Independent Contractor
- 1099
Education Level
- CNIM certification or CNIM-Eligible
About the Company
- Neuro Alert is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Neuro Alert is an Equal Opportunity Employer.