Senior Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IOM) Technologist - Full Time - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: Deer Park
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
(IOM) Technologist position is responsible for performing
neurodiagnostic procedures in the Intraoperative monitoring field
as well as all IOM modalities required as a registered
neurodiagnostic technologist. In addition to performing the duties
of the IOM Technologist, this position is efficient in
independently performing IOM modalities including SSEPs, TceMEP,
EMG (including triggered), ABR's, Phase Reversal and cortical
mapping. When not scheduled for an IOM case, the Senior IOM
Technologist 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 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.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensures understanding by the patient and staff the purpose of
the procedures and answers questions regarding the procedures.
Identifies and anticipates potential problems, communicates
appropriately and effectively concerns to appropriate management;
addresses issues as instructed, responding professionally at all
times, and reports resolutions.
- Role models' healthy work relationships such as mitigation of
conflict, leading problem-solving and resolution efforts.
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.
- Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experience
staff. Provides technical expertise to peers and/or
non-credentialed team members as appropriate.
- Recommends initiatives to improve department scores for
employee engagement on department scorecard.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Independently conducts patient assessments. Recognizes and
teaches peers drug and physiological status effects on activity
monitored.
- In addition to performing all IOM modalities, independently
performs EEG monitoring during: Wada, PET, ictal SPECT studies,
ABRs, Phase Reversal and cortical mapping with indirect supervision
as appropriate. Conducts intermediate to advanced technical
troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination;
understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and
electrical safety with regards to the equipment.
- Shares understanding with peers of EEG technology and its uses
in the epilepsy monitoring unit as well as during epilepsy surgery.
Independently monitors epilepsy monitoring patients.
- Independently performs EP studies or other EEG studies as
assigned when there are no scheduled IOM cases.
- Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer
accountability, towards improving department score for patient
satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies clinically significant events and follows policy and
procedure regarding critical test results, maintaining the
patient's safety through communication to other patient care
support staff during these procedures as appropriate.
- Identifies and assesses issues and opportunities for
improvement and implements changes following managerial review.
Follows up on action items to ensure completion. Contributes
towards improving quality and safety scores on department
scorecard.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Charges accurately for procedures, and logging the patient
data. Submits all reports, billing and other paperwork within a
timely manner.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Ensures
inventories of major supplies are never depleted. Self-motivated to
independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks,
minimizing incidental overtime.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Continues to learn and apply intermediate to advanced EEG
and/or EP signal recognition, relevant medical terminology,
anatomy, physiology, contraindications for activation procedures,
instrumentation and preparation for use. Trains in END procedures.
- Offers innovative solutions through participation in
performance improvement activities. Completes and updates the
individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
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
Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program.
- - - - - - ---- Associate's degree or higher in a science
related field from an accredited college or university
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Two years experience in IOM procedures
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- R-CNIM - Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring
(ABRET) OR
- R-EPT - Registered Evoked Potentials Technologist (ABRET)
OR
- EEG - Canadian Board Registered EEG Technologists (CBRET)
OR
- R-EEGT - Registered Electroencephalographic Technician
(ABRET)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Knowledgeable in correct IOM, EEG and/or EP performance
- Able to independently perform and/or train for EEG studies
including bedside studies and in the epilepsy monitoring unit
- Able to efficiently perform IOM modalities including SSEPs,
TceMEP, EMG (including triggered), ABRs, Phase Reversal and
cortical mapping
- Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and
electrical safety with regards to the equipment
- Knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate
equipment settings and their effects on the test data
- Must have basic knowledge of personal computers, including but
not limited to data entry, document printing, document scanning, a
basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and
Adobe AcrobatSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* NoTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one
of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care
hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship
hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the
nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in
innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program.
Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among
the nation's leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell
Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also
has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University
of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more
than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers
unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the
world.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive
of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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