Overview

The Lead Intraoperative Monitoring (IONM) Technologist provides technical and administrative guidance and training for team members in IONM. Responsible for clinical coordination of all IONM services for surgical services performed. Contributes to oversight of 24/7 coverage for all areas within the service.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Lead IntraOp Neurological Monitoring Tech at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assists with the oversight for all employees in the intraoperative monitoring division.
• Prepares staff schedules to accommodate departmental needs.
• In consultation with the Manager, assigns staff to cover all modalities of IONM testing on a daily basis.
• Responsible for staff scheduling and submission of payroll. Process vacation and leave requests and maintain accurate records of employee attendance records.
• Interviews potential employees and provides recommendations for hiring as needed.
• Coordinates and provides orientation to new staff members as needed.
• Works collaboratively with nursing leadership in the surgical areas to educate staff as needed.
• Assists with development of employment standards for quality metrics.
• Assists with development of technical guidelines.
• In consultation with the Manager, identifies and coordinates training and development opportunities for self, team members and clinical staff.
• Provides support to team members during surgical cases.
• Develops and maintains monthly statistics, adult and pediatrics.
• May perform IONM technologist procedures to support overall division demands.
• Verifies patient testing is done with accuracy; can differentiate wave characteristics between brain signals and background or system noise.
• Verifies tracings have a high degree of accuracy and tests are performed using standard protocol and are done in order to eliminate artifacts.
• Serves as a liaison between Neurosurgery and other hospital departments.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues with the appropriate vendor company.
• Recommends budget requirements for efficiency of service line.
• May perform and mentor procedures: EEG, EMG, SSEP, MEP, BAEP and other applicable testing.
• Follows all department protocols.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in intraoperative monitoring or other neurodiagnostic-related fields such as EEG or EMG .
• Experience in Electroencephalography, Electromyography, Somatosensory Evoked Potentials, Motor Evoked Potentials and Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials.
• Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, and ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Formal training in neuromonitoring, neurodiagnostics, or a related biomedical field.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Registration in CNIM (Certified Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist), R.EEGT (EEG Technologist), or R.EPT (Evoked Potentials Technologist) or 10 years of relevant experience.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum RateMinimum rate of $44.30 Hourly Job Posting DisclosureHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.