What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Intraoperative Neuromonitoring position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
The Director of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) will provide leadership and oversight for the intraoperative neuromonitoring program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, ensuring excellence in clinical care, education, and research. This individual will be responsible for program development, quality assurance, and the implementation of best practices in IONM to support surgical teams in reducing the risk of neurological injury during procedures. The Director will work collaboratively with neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, otolaryngologists, anesthesiologists, and other stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes through advanced neuromonitoring techniques.
Qualifications
• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neuroscience, or related discipline)• Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Neurophysiology or a related field preferred.• Ten years experience in intraoperative neuromonitoring, with demonstrated expertise in a wide range of neurophysiological monitoring techniques.• Proven leadership experience in program development, quality assurance, and education within an academic medical center.• Strong track record of research, publications, and contributions to the field of IONM.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
1. Establish and maintain a comprehensive, high-quality IONM program that supports a broad range of surgical procedures, including neurosurgical, orthopedic, vascular, otolaryngologic, and other high-risk interventions.2. Oversee the integration of innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance intraoperative monitoring capabilities.3. Support clinical programs at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Department of Neurology such as Epilepsy and Movement Disorders with regards to technology use and development. 4. Collaborate with hospital administration, surgical teams, and department leadership to align the IONM program with institutional goals and national standards.5. Ensure the quality and reliability of neuromonitoring services by implementing and maintaining performance metrics, outcome tracking, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.6. Establish protocols for the appropriate utilization of IONM services, including patient selection criteria and indications for monitoring.7. Supervise and provide expert consultation for complex neuromonitoring cases, serving as a resource for troubleshooting and problem-solving in real-time surgical settings.8. Facilitate continuing education and professional development opportunities for the IONM team, including participation in national conferences and certification programs.9. Lead and support research initiatives aimed at improving neuromonitoring techniques, patient outcomes, and clinical decision-making.10. Mentor trainees, including neurology, neurosurgery, and anesthesiology residents and fellows, in the principles and applications of neuromonitoring.11. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
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