IONM Specialist I

IONM Specialist I

Department: PCH-MAIN | Neuro Diagnostics

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 6:30am-7pm

Category:
Radiology/Imaging Svcs

Posting #: 1050342

Employee Type:
Full-Time

The Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Specialist I is a mid-level position for intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM). The IONM Specialist I performs IONM procedures appropriate to their competence, including test setup, electrode application, maintaining patient safety, and other related duties. Strong, well-developed communication skills, and teamwork are essential for this position. During IONM procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the IONM Specialist I trains under direct technical supervision.

Once training is completed and all required institution competencies have been achieved, the IONM Specialist I works under indirect technical supervision.

• Performs intraoperative procedures including, but not limited to, somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP), brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP), Triggered and free run electromyography and cranial nerve monitoring, trans-cranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEP), electrocorticography and electroencephalography.
• Performs Neurodiagnostic procedures including, but not limited to, electroencephalography, evoked potentials, and long‑term video EEG.
• Maintains continuing education and competencies.
• Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other Neurodiagnostic staff members and Neurodiagnostic students.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

• A credential in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.) from ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) and/or a credential in Evoked Potentials (R. EP T.) from ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) or a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. (Credentials in neurodiagnostics from other nations may also be considered as fulfillment of the registry requirements)

• Graduation from an ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) accredited Neurodiagnostic (END) Program, or a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Graduation from an ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) accredited Neurodiagnostic (END) Program, or a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Two (2) or more years of experience in the neurodiagnostic field which includes 1 year experience in IONM.

• Pediatric Experience.

• Pediatric Experience.

• Well-developed PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge.

• CNIM board eligible

• Experience in IONM and clinical EEG

• Experience in IONM and clinical EEG

• BLS within 30 days of hire

• Certification in Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) from ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET)

• Electro Evoked Tech
  - Preferred
• Basic Life Support OR BLS within 30 days of start
  - Required

• Physical Requirement
  - Climbing
  - Occasionally
• Physical…