IONM Technologist
$60,000–$90,000 year
On-siteJacksonville, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Conduct intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for surgical procedures by applying electrodes, calibrating equipment, and interpreting evoked potentials, electromyography, and electroencephalography data. Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to manage anesthetic agents, identify physiological artifacts, and report neurological status changes in real-time to guide interventions such as stopping surgery or adjusting blood pressure. Prepare patients for monitoring in the holding area or operating room, set up equipment following safety checks, and document findings in medical records and technical logs. Perform post-operative follow-up, disconnect electrodes, and maintain equipment inventory while adhering to hospital policies and safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) or can be CNIM eligible
- Diplomate of the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring (DABNM)
- Board Certified Specialist Intraoperative Monitoring (BCS-IOM)
- One (1) year of experience in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring
- Completion of at least one hundred fifty (150) cases
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Possess good interpersonal skills to communicate with the patient and all medical personnel in the operative setting
- Possess good organizational skills and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced operating room environment
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees and organizations
- Ability to speak clearly, write and understand English
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in routine and/or emergency situations
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics
- Ability to analyze complex information simultaneously such as neurophysiological data in relationship to surgical context, type of anesthesia, and environmental factors and influences
- Basic typing and computer skills
- Hearing must be normal, with or without correction
- Must be able to lift and/or move, push or pull 50 lbs. or more with or without assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Vision must be normal with or without correction
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner
- Ability to work a minimum of eight hours per day and longer according to case/staffing requirements
- Ability to work when needed and be available to work variable hours and shifts (day, afternoon, evening, weekends, holidays)
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced work environment
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