Neurophysiologist Traveler (Nationwide)

Position Summary

A Long-Term traveling Neurophysiologist at NuVasive Clinical Services is part of a strategic response team with the goal of providing temporary stability for changing market conditions related to inadequate account staffing caused by growth, leaves of absence, termination, etc. The typical long-term travel assignment duration is between 1-12 months and is dependent on individual and national market factors. The average assignment is 3-6 months. A high standard of patient care is essential to our team. This is a great opportunity to work in a high profile position with in a variety of markets and under many different management styles. This role does not have a home base - long term travelers will be on assignment for the duration of time in the position. Housing and relocation costs are provided.

Essential Functions

• Obtains a detailed medical history on the patient and consults with the surgeon regarding patient structures at risk and modalities to be monitored
• Communicates monitoring information to the surgeon and the surgical team throughout the case
• Displays and labels waveforms for marking, measuring and calculating information such as latencies, amplitudes and conduction times following established guidelines and protocols
• Identifies appropriate protocols and performs troubleshooting techniques to assure accurate data collection
• Completes all required documentation and accurately prepares all IOM logs, files, and timely file uploads
• Maintains all neuromonitoring equipment and conduct required maintenance checks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Certified in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM)
• 5+ years’ experience in Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM)
• Operating Room (OR) experience required
• Ability to transport and set up equipment totaling 50lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room including IONM system, laptop, and supplies
• Strong time management & organizational skills, and ability to manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and/or unexpected events in scheduling and in the operating room on a daily basis
• 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, which insurance shall be provided by the Company
• Maintain CNIM status

Travel And/or Physical Demands

• Able to travel up to 25%
• Able to transport and set up equipment totaling 50lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room including IONM system, laptop, and supplies
• Able to bend over to perform certain duties, stand for several periods of time, visual and auditory skills, manual dexterity, 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