Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Supervisor

The University of Chicago Medicine • $90K — $110K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or 7+ years of progressive IONM experience with leadership responsibilities.
  • Minimum 5 years performing IONM in a surgical setting.
  • Completion of an accredited IONM training program.
  • CNIM certification required or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

  • Perform intraoperative monitoring during surgical procedures.
  • Assign IONM activities and supervise junior staff as a resource and mentor.
  • Establish staff schedules and assignments for operational efficiency.
  • Monitor operational performance and make real-time adjustments.
  • Address operational issues including equipment and facilities concerns.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards like JCAHO and IDPH.
  • Provide onsite supervision and support for IONM operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a world-class academic healthcare system.
  • Support for continuous professional development like CEUs and certifications.
  • Role advancement through leadership responsibilities and mentor opportunities.
  • Participation in departmental and strategic initiatives that promote quality and safety.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and processes in patient care.
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Job Description

Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, as a Neurological Surgery Monitoring Technologist with the Neurophysiology team.

Job Summary

The Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Supervisor will be primarily responsible for overseeing cases, junior staff, and departmental functions while performing complex neuromonitoring procedures to ensure patient safety during surgery. This role partners closely with physician, administrative, and operational leaders across UCM and BSD to support strategic initiatives, promote continuous process improvement, and ensure effective communication. The supervisor serves as a champion for quality, safety, patient experience, and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions
  • Performing intraoperative monitoring
  • Assign IONM activities to technologists, provide floor supervision, and serve as a resource and mentor for junior staff.
  • Establish staff and IONM schedules and daily assignments to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient operations.
  • Monitor daily operational and performance reports and make real-time adjustments as needed.
  • Address operational issues related to IS, facilities, EVS, equipment, and supplies.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies, including JCAHO, IDPH, and ACNS.
  • Provide day-to-day onsite supervision for IONM operations.
  • Trains and /or schedules training for all technical staff members; assist staff members with earning CEU's and certifications.
  • Conducts regular performance evaluations, provides ongoing coaching, and supports staff development.
  • Oversee time and attendance, including monitoring and managing overtime and extra service pay.
  • Ensure a bidirectional flow of information between frontline teams and leadership
  • Provide regular project updates, performance summaries, and reports to leadership
  • Works with Assistant Director to lead and manage process improvement initiatives
  • Writes and updates policies and procedures
  • Supports the Assistant Director with financial planning, budget development, and ongoing expense management
  • Processes Supply orders and keeps accurate inventory of supplies
  • Monitor current performance assessments, key metrics, and dashboards to drive data-informed decision-making
  • Leverage technology and digital tools, including EPIC, to support operations, reporting and patient care
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications
  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree, but equivalent healthcare experience may take place of a degree OR 7+ years of progressive intraoperative neuromonitoring experience including leadership responsibilities
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience performing IOMN in a Surgical setting


Licensure or Certifications
  • Completion of an accredited IONM training program
  • CNIM certification required or ability to obtain within six months
  • Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain)


Skills
  • Exceptional talent in the selection and mentoring of a high-quality team
  • Strong understanding of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and surgical procedures
  • Ability to recognize and communicate significant neurophysiologic changes in real time
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective interaction with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple cases, and adapt in a fat-paced surgical environment
  • Willingness and ability to participate in on-call coverage, early starts, late cases, and weekend coverage as required
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physician leaders, preferable in an academic medical center environment
  • Competency across a wide range of complex case types


Position Details
  • Job Detail: Full-Time (1.0)
  • Shift: Day
  • Location: Onsite
  • Dept: Neurophysiology
  • CBA: Non-Union

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