Certified IOM Tech Flex Schedule

Company: UC Health
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Facility: UCHealth Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora,CO)

Department: Neurodiagnostics

• Full-time
• Flex Schedule

$5,000 sign-on bonus for those who qualify

At UCHealth, we do things differently

We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.

Summary:

Provides comprehensive intraoperative neuro-monitoring (IONM) during complex surgical procedures.

Job Duties:

• Monitors the brain, Spinal Cord, anatomical structures at risk during surgical procedures as requested by the surgeon and surgical team.
• Understands the critical aspects of IOM, including technological, interpretive, technical, diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.
• works in a team environment in the operating room in collaboration with and as part of a greater multidisciplinary team which includes the surgical teams (neuro, orthopedics, cardiothoracic, ENT, etc), anesthesia, neurodiagnostics, and neurology to optimize surgical results.
• Optimal testing protocols to monitor the functional integrity of the neurological structures at risk appropriate to the surgical procedure being performed.
• Continuously monitors and alerts attending physician/surgeon of any critical changes and plays a vital role to optimize patient outcomes.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Follows American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines related to interoperative Monitoring (IOM).

Requirements:

• Associate's degree, or graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program
• Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) through American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET).
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
• Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM) experience in spine, intracranial, cardio-thoracic and
• peripheral nerve surgeries.

Preferred:

• Clinical neurophysiology experience.
• Bachelor or graduate level degree

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.

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UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

The pay range for this position is: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need.

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