IONM Systems Lead (Specialist I-III)

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• Under general supervision, the IONM Clinical Systems Lead records by means of electronic equipment, neurophysiologic recordings for the diagnosis of diseases and conditions involving the nervous system. 
• The IONM Clinical Systems Lead must demonstrate competence and work under indirect supervision (An IONM Specialist II would need an IONM Specialist III or higher or a physician immediately available for assistance) during all procedures. 
• This role requires the independent and efficient performance of IONM studies and supports the Clinical Neurophysiology Services department, ICCE, and Medical Center goals. 
• Goals pertaining to this role include equipment maintenance, repair, instruction of users, education on technical barriers through different avenues, and assurance of patient equipment safety. 
• The IONM Clinical Systems Lead coordinates with Information Solutions (IS), Bio-med, and external vendors for medical device optimization. 
• This position collaborates with department leaders, Information Solutions (IS), external vendors, and Bio-med to ensure the successful implementation, repair, and effectiveness of hardware, software, and network compatibility. 
• Leads the IONM BIOMED/IS committee, identifying technical barriers and trends, investigating new practices to present to their peers, and serves as a preceptor for the unit.

Additional Job Description

• A bachelor's degree in a health science; or an associate's degree with one or more neurodiagnostic registries (R. EEG, R. EP, R. NCS); or completion of a Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program that is CAAHEP accredited and one or more neurodiagnostic registries (R. EEG, R. EP, R. NCS) required.
• Must have a Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) and a minimum of 3 years experience in Intraoperative monitoring and perform multi-modality complex Intraoperative monitoring for advanced IONM procedures including Cortical mapping, phase reversal, dorsal rhyzotomies and DBS.
• Must take call. May require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, and weekends.
• Employee must possess considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy; ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of complex therapeutic procedures; and ability to make accurate physical observations of patients.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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