Salary Range: 

Neurophysiology Specialist I ($65K-$85K)

General Summary: Neurophysiology IOM Specialist II is an advanced position at NWMonitoring. The NeurophysiologySpecialist II performs all modalities and case types (see below) at NWMfacilities per NWM policies and procedures. The Neurophysiology Specialist IImust be able to use the 10/20 and 10/10 systems for electrode placement,troubleshoot equipment, have a working knowledge of Neuroanatomy andNeurophysiology, be able to identify IOM normal variants and abnormalities,provide quality recordings based on patient medical history and study findings,demonstrate flexible and positive attitude, and collaborate well with teammembers and management. The Neurophysiology IOM Specialist II must be able tomonitor studies in the operating room, identify and communicate changes in allIOM modalities real time, perform studies for research, assist in mentoring andtraining which may include lecturing and/or clinical proctorship, as well asassist in QA program as an auditor and mentor.

Modalities and Case Types

Ortho and Neuro Spine

Modalities: SSEP, EMG, tEMG, TcMEP,TOF, pre/post-positioning baseline

Neck/Head/CN

Modalities: CN EMG

Ear/eye, Upper Extremity/LowerExtremity, Vascular

Modalities: BAEP, EEG (10-20/10/10 Setup)

Gross Brain and Cerebral Cortex

Modalities: Phase Reversal, Sensoryand Motor Mapping, After-discharge recognition

Minimum Requirement: CNIM certification and 5 years of IONM experience posttraining

Education: Graduation from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health EducationPrograms (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program, or an Associate’sdegree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred

ReportingRelationship : RegionalClinical Manager

Job Duties

Perform IONM studies per National Standards and NWMprotocols

Take call as directed and respond to emergency call

Cross train in other modalities and regions as needed

Participate in training and competencies

Support other regions when necessary

Assist with mentoring and training

Assist in Quality Assurance program

Perform all other duties as assigned or requested for thetimely operation of the region and organization

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

BLS certified

*All external candidates must pass pre-certificationcompetency

*All internal applicants’ competencies must be current have apassing status