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Launch Your Career in the Operating RoomCNIM Academy — Paid Training Program | MPOWERHealth
Are you someone who wants to truly make a difference?Imagine being in the operating room when it matters most — helping surgeons protect a patient's spine, brain, and nervous system in real time. As an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IOM) Technician, you are the person watching over a patient's neurological function when they can't do it themselves. Your expertise helps prevent life-altering complications. Your presence means patients wake up whole.
If that kind of purpose calls to you, our CNIM Academy was built for you.
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A Fully Paid Path to a Meaningful Career Our 16–20-week paid training program gives you everything you need to step into the operating room with confidence:
• Hands-on clinical experience in real surgical settings• Classroom instruction from experienced neuromonitoring professionals• Direct mentorship from a team that is genuinely invested in your success• A clear path to CNIM certification — with a 94% pass rate to back it up
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You won't be thrown in alone. We walk with you every step of the way, from your first day of training through certification and beyond.
Join a Program That Sets the Standard MPOWERHealth's CNIM Academy is the first and only intraoperative neuromonitoring training program to receive CAAHEP programmatic accreditation outside of a university setting. That means you're not just getting a job — you're earning credentials that are recognized and respected across the industry.
When you graduate, you join a team of highly skilled professionals who show up every day knowing their work changes patient outcomes. Surgeries go better. Patients go home. Families stay whole.
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If you're ready to be the person in the room who protects what matters most, we're ready for you.
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Benefits at MPOWERHealth as an Associate Technician:
- Competitive salary while you train
- Comprehensive health benefits & wellbeing program with opportunity to earn 100% employer-paid health insurance and $1,500 towards Health Savings Account company contributions annually
- Competitive 401(k) company match with immediate vesting
- Paid time off, company holidays, and sick pay
- Access to MPOWERHealth University
This position is estimated to begin in October 2026.
Responsibilities
As an Associate Technician, you will:
Provide intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) in brain and spine surgeries to assist the surgeon in mitigating risk to the patient's nervous system.
- Attend and actively participate in all training sessions, workshops, and lectures.
- Learn to operate and troubleshoot IONM equipment and software.
- Perform IONM modalities (MEPs, SSEPs, EMG, TOF) in surgery.
- Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to provide optimal patient care.
- Maintain accurate records of monitoring results and patient information.
- Continuously develop and refine skills and knowledge in IONM techniques and technology.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelors or masters degree in a related field (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychology).
- Strong academic background in anatomy and physiology.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Ability to transport and set up neuromonitoring equipment (totaling 50lbs) in the OR in a timely fashion.
We’re looking for you to bring:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise with typing speed of at least 40 WPM.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and the ability to work on call.
- Previous experience in healthcare is a plus.
It is the policy of MPOWERHealth not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
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