IONM Technologist

Job Summary
At Comprehensive Care Services, we believe that delivery of quality patient care begins with a highly trained intraoperative neuromonitoring team experienced in monitoring neurosurgical, orthopedic, otolaryngology, general, vascular and peripheral surgery. Our board-certified technologists are supported by internal training and interpreting professionals with many years of experience in the intraoperative neuromonitoring field.

We have an immediate need for a full-time Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist in New Orleans, LA. Comprehensive Care Services also offers a competitive salary and benefit package which includes 401k match, life, accident, and critical illness insurance, along with short- and long-term disability plans to choose from.

Duties

The IONM Technologist is an advanced neurodiagnostic professional responsible for delivering precise, high-quality intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring.

• Collaborate with supervising physicians, surgeons, and perioperative staff to provide relevant, high quality IONM.
• Responsible for set-up, monitoring, and charting during surgeries using IONM.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking of all IONM-related supplies and equipment.
• Assist with cleaning of all equipment and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Perform ancillary administrative duties such as preparing reports, copying/filing documentation, returning calls, and collecting relevant patient information pre- and post-operatively.
• Must be available to work extended or irregular hours as needed, depending on procedure start times, case duration, and facility demands.
• Provide on-call coverage for IONM services and/or backup support for emergency procedures with an acceptable response time.
• Demonstrate commitment to and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies across the organization.
• Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Current on all professional registries including but not limited to National Provider Identifier Registry and Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and medical staff.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting scientific/technical materials, safety guidelines, and procedural documentation.
• Ability to write clear reports and communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Competency in basic mathematics, including fractions, percentages, and interpreting graphs.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate non-standardized situations and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Computer proficiency, including entering, retrieving, and analyzing data within electronic systems.

Education and Experience

• Must obtain a minimum of an Associate's degree; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in a related medical field.
• Must be current on all credentials and education requirements.
• Must have completed at least 25 cases within last 12 months.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certification or licensure as a CNIM Technologist required
• BLS Certification preferred
• Proficiency in all IONM modalities preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, including maintaining standing positions for over 60 minutes.
• Frequent use of hands for fine motor tasks; ability to reach, climb, balance, talk, and hear.
• Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients or equipment weighing over 150 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Orleans, Louisiana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed at least 25 cases in the past 12 months?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Neuromonitoring work: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNIM certification (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA 70195 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000