Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech

Payroll

Title:

IONM TCHNO

Department: EPILEPSY PROGRAMS

Hiring Pay Scale: $59.45 - $73.95 / Hour

Worksite:
Hillcrest

Appointment Type:
Limited Appointment

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule:

Days, 10 hrs/day, Sunday‑Saturday

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Apply by 9/18/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Under the direction of a supervising neurophysiologist, the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist works alongside neurophysiologists and other physicians in the hospital during surgical procedures, monitoring the nervous system to reduce or avoid complications. Responsibilities include performing recording and monitoring in a variety of cases, such as brain and brainstem procedures for tumors, orthopedic spine procedures for scoliosis, and vascular surgery for aneurysm;

aiding in patient preparation, conducting IONM (protecting the nervous system) and following up to ensure quality of care. Additionally, the IONM Technologist may be asked to provide support to inpatient EEG service for EEG and other evoked potentials, and performs other duties as assigned. All performance expectations associated with this position are to be performed at a journey‑level.

• ABRET CNIM qualified, acquired within two (2) years of hire date, and maintenance of certification.
• BAT or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BAT within six (6) months of hire date.
• Two (2) years of experience in surgical neurophysiology practicing at the CNIM level.
• Demonstrate competency in EEG, live EMG, triggered EMG for neural element stimulation, SSEP, tcMEP, T04, and AEP for all patients.
• Competence in programming the necessary related equipment (Cadwell).
• Comfortable performing multimodal monitoring in complex spine, brain/brain stem, and vascular surgeries.

• CAAHEP Diploma OR
• Current R. EEG T or R. EP T. OR
• Bachelor's Degree (higher degree acceptable) OR
• Certificate of completion from ABRET recognized program

• DABNM, REEG, REPT.
• BA/BS; MS, PhD level education and/or other allied health degree or certification.
• Advanced capabilities including Electrocorticography (ECoG) with strips/grids, central sulcus localization, stimulation protocols for brain mapping (awake language and awake/asleep motor including continuous intracranial MEPs), DBS neurophysiology, peripheral nerve evaluations including the ephaptic response, and brainstem/spinal cord stimulation/mapping.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $124,132 - $154,408 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $59.45 - $73.95

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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