IOM Technologist

Full Time - Days

At Houston Methodist, the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IOM) Technologist position is responsible for performing routine, intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) according to hospital and department policy and procedures. When this position is not performing an IOM case, it may be asked to perform ambulatory and long-term monitoring (LTM) electroencephalograms (EEG), and/or visual, brainstem, and somatosensory‑evoked potential (EP) procedures and/or monitor epilepsy patients according to hospital and departmental policy and procedures.

The IOM Technologist position works under indirect technical supervision based on competence. This position delivers exceptional patient care per guidelines established by the department to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service and practices Patient and Family‑Centered Care.

• Education
  • Must have one of the following:
    High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post‑secondary education, etc.)
  • Completion of an Accredited Electroneuro diagnostic (END) program
  • Associate’s degree or higher in a science related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience
  • One year experience in IOM procedures, may include (END) clinical rotation
• Licenses and Certifications (Required)
  • BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association and
  • R‑CNIM – Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (ABRET) – American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists, within 3 years
• Licenses and Certifications (Preferred)
  • R‑EEGT – Registered Electroencephalographic Technician (ABRET)
  • R‑EPT – Registered Evoked Potentials Technologist (ABRET)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English sufficient for essential job functions, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and positive language principles
• Knowledgeable in correct IOM, EEG and/or EP performance
• Able to independently perform EEG studies including bedside studies
• Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety with regard to the equipment
• Knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects on the test data
• Basic knowledge of personal computers, including data entry, document printing, document scanning, and a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat

• Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and staff to convey the purpose of the procedures and answers questions regarding the procedures.
• Promotes a positive, teamwork environment in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offers assistance and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results and initiates problem resolution within the work unit.
• Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement, i.e., peer‑to‑peer accountability.

• Prepares patient rooms and equipment for upcoming procedures; performs any other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care.
• Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation, product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function; understands and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored.
• Accurately completes all procedures performed, charging for procedures, and logging the patient data. Performs all IOM modalities including SSEPs, TceMEP, and EMG (including triggered).
• Contributes towards improving department scores for patient…