Senior Intraoperative Neuromonitoring IOM Technologist - Full Time - Days
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist the Senior Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IOM) Technologist position is responsible for performing neurodiagnostic procedures in the Intraoperative monitoring field as well as all IOM modalities required as a registered neurodiagnostic technologist. In addition to performing the duties of the IOM Technologist this position is efficient in independently performing IOM modalities including SSEPs TceMEP EMG (including triggered) ABRs Phase Reversal and cortical mapping. When not scheduled for an IOM case the Senior IOM Technologist may be asked to perform ambulatory and long term monitoring (LTM) electroencephalograms (EEG) and/or visual brainstem and somatosensory evoked potential (EP) procedures and/or monitor epilepsy patients according to hospital and departmental policy and procedures This position delivers exceptional patient care per guidelines established by the department to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service and practices Patient and FamilyCentered Care.
- Ensures understanding by the patient and staff the purpose of the procedures and answers questions regarding the procedures. Identifies and anticipates potential problems communicates appropriately and effectively concerns to appropriate management; addresses issues as instructed responding professionally at all times and reports resolutions.
- Role models healthy work relationships such as mitigation of conflict leading problemsolving and resolution efforts. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offers assistance and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.
- Serves as preceptor mentor and resource to less experience staff. Provides technical expertise to peers and/or noncredentialed team members as appropriate.
- Recommends initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement on department scorecard.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Independently conducts patient assessments. Recognizes and teaches peers drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored.
- In addition to performing all IOM modalities independently performs EEG monitoring during: Wada PET ictal SPECT studies ABRs Phase Reversal and cortical mapping with indirect supervision as appropriate. Conducts intermediate to advanced technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination; understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety with regards to the equipment.
- Shares understanding with peers of EEG technology and its uses in the epilepsy monitoring unit as well as during epilepsy surgery. Independently monitors epilepsy monitoring patients.
- Independently performs EP studies or other EEG studies as assigned when there are no scheduled IOM cases.
- Role models behaviors and skills through peertopeer accountability towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies clinically significant events and follows policy and procedure regarding critical test results maintaining the patients safety through communication to other patient care support staff during these procedures as appropriate.
- Identifies and assesses issues and opportunities for improvement and implements changes following managerial review. Follows up on action items to ensure completion. Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores on department scorecard.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Charges accurately for procedures and logging the patient data. Submits all reports billing and other paperwork within a timely manner.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Ensures inventories of major supplies are never depleted. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks minimizing incidental overtime.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Continues to learn and apply intermediate to advanced EEG and/or EP signal recognition relevant medical terminology anatomy physiology contraindications for activation procedures instrumentation and preparation for use. Trains in END procedures.
- Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement activities. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- Must have one of the following:
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)
- Completion of an Accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program.
- Associates degree or higher in a science related field from an accredited college or university
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Two years experience in IOM procedures
- BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- RCNIM Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (ABRET) OR
- REPT Registered Evoked Potentials Technologist (ABRET) OR
- EEG Canadian Board Registered EEG Technologists (CBRET) OR
- REEGT Registered Electroencephalographic Technician (ABRET)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Knowledgeable in correct IOM EEG and/or EP performance
- Able to independently perform and/or train for EEG studies including bedside studies and in the epilepsy monitoring unit
- Able to efficiently perform IOM modalities including SSEPs TceMEP EMG (including triggered) ABRs Phase Reversal and cortical mapping
- Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety with regards to the equipment
- Knowledge of alternate montages protocols and alternate equipment settings and their effects on the test data
- Must have basic knowledge of personal computers including but not limited to data entry document printing document scanning a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) No
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Employment Type
Full Time
