Entry Level Associate Neurophysiologist (New Haven, CT))

About the role

As a Neuromonitoring Specialist/Associate Neurophysiologist at NuVasive Clinical Services, you’ll provide intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery by monitoring the patient’s nervous system. A high standard of patient care is essential to our team. This is a field-based role that offers the opportunity to work with top surgeons and other medical professionals in a team environment, playing a vital role in the operating room every day. NuVasive provides comprehensive training, continuing education, and numerous opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a detailed medical history on the patient and consult with the surgeon regarding patient structures at risk and modalities to be monitored.
• Communicate monitoring information to the surgeon and the surgical team throughout the case.
• Display and label waveforms for marking, measuring, and calculating information such as latencies, amplitudes, and conduction times following established guidelines and protocols.
• Identify appropriate protocols and perform troubleshooting techniques to assure accurate data collection.
• Complete all required documentation and accurately prepare all IOM logs, files, and timely file uploads.
• Maintain all neuromonitoring equipment and conduct required maintenance checks.
• Adhere to the company Code of Conduct, AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations by completing introductory and annual training.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and no previous professional experience.
• Must be CNIM eligible via one pathway as defined by the ABRET website (Bachelor's degree, R EEG T or R EP T certification, or a graduate of a CAAHEP or NIM IOM program).
• Knowledge of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), human anatomy & physiology, or technical troubleshooting is preferred.
• Operating Room (OR) experience is preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events in scheduling and the operating room.
• Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate in a team-oriented setting, including communication in English with surgeons and surgical staff.
• Ability to handle the demands of regular travel.
• Be qualified for and maintain privileges at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).
• Be eligible for medical malpractice insurance coverage at standard rates, provided by the company.
• Obtain and maintain CNIM status.

Travel and Physical Demands

• Able to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to transport and set up equipment totaling 50 lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room, including IONM system, laptop, and supplies.
• Ability to bend over to perform certain duties, stand for extended periods, and demonstrate visual and auditory skills, manual dexterity.
• Ability to wear gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles for extended periods of time.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and transportation with the ability to transport medical equipment in the country of operation.

Our Values

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values:

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate about our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented, and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.