IOM Technologist - El Paso

Company: Wheeler Staffing Partners Inc
Location: El Paso
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

For over a decade, our client has supported the independent musculoskeletal physician with best-in-class clinical services, back-office solutions, and advanced technology. We pride ourselves on being a partner that offers foresight to customers. We simplify what's complex, and we help them find a better way. Their best-in-class analytics coupled with industry-leading expertise make the company their customers can rely on no matter what lies ahead.IOM Technologist Principal Duties & Responsibilities:Measures and accurately applies recording electrodes in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 Electrode Placement System.Calibrates, evaluates and adjusts equipment, optimizing recording and stimulation parameters, to acquire salient data and information.Implements appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting stimulation, to assure accurate recording of information.During surgery, interacts with surgical team and surgeons to provide interpretive data regarding the patient's neurological status.Identifies and eliminates physiological and non-physiological artifacts.Recognizes normal patterns, normal variants, and abnormal patterns; understands the medical and pharmacological/anesthetic conditions that influence all recording IOM modalits (e.g., EP, BAER, MEP, Etc.); understands the clinical correlations betweenabnormal evoked potentials and various disease states.Displays, prints and labels waveforms to hard copy for interpretation marking, measuring, and calculating information such as latencies, voltages, and conduction times following established National Neuromonitoring Services guidelines and protocols.Accurately documents significant events and stages of surgery in a timely manner, completes all IOM logs, files and work/technical sheet, including a technical description of the IOM modality recorded, with emphasis on the clinical observations in order to assist the neurologists and/or designated MD with the final interpretation.IOM Technologist Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuroanatomy, pathologic processes and aseptic techniques.Knowledge of procedures followed in conducting electrophysiological tests and examinations on patients.Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment used in performing tests on patients.Ability to analyze various electronic and neurophysiologic waveforms.Interpersonal communication skills are necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees.Ability to stand, turn and stoop among several types of equipment in an operating room suite.Ability to apply different types of electrodes to a patient's anatomy with precision and speed in preparation of monitoring a surgical procedure.Ability to sit for extended periods of time, while concentrating on monitoring computer screen images during a surgical procedure.IOM Technologist Benefits:Relocation AssistanceTuition ReimbursementCareer advancement opportunitiesMultiple medical plan optionsHealth Savings Account with company contributionsDental & vision coverage for you and your dependents401k with Company matchVacation, sick time & Company paid holidaysCompany wellbeing program with health insurance incentivesWSP specializes in filling your company's contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, contingency, and executive positions with professional candidates. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals, and RPO Service offerings we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Our connections and our candidates combined with a staff backed by over 20 years of experience, ensure that our clients are seeing the right candidates for their career openings.WSP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Follow us on social media to get updates on upcoming jobs!Twitter: @wheelerspincFacebook: Wheeler Staffing PartnerInstagram: @wheelerstaffingpartners20IND5

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