Intra-Operative Monitoring Technician

Responsibilities

• Communicates with surgical staff to establish correct site, type of surgery, and placement of equipment in room.
• Recognizes desired waveforms or activity as well as artifact.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions.
• Works closely with the department manager, medical director, and IONM in daily functions and operations of department.
• Applies knowledge of neuron anatomy and normal physiological function.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition.
• Ensures patient safety relative to history and contraindications for specific stimulation or monitoring techniques.
• Removes electrodes and cleans up patients post monitoring period.

Qualifications

• One of the following: Bachelor's degree in a healthcare discipline.
• Completion of R.EEG T, R.EP T, or R.NCS T course and maintenance of subsequent registration.
• Four (4) years of hands-on patient care experience.
• CNIM registry eligibility within 12 months of hire.

Requirements

• Required licenses: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.