What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intra-Operative Monitoring Technician position at University of Utah Healthcare?
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The Intra-Operative Monitoring Technician provides neurophysiologic monitoring during orthopedic, neurosurgical and vascular procedures. Studies include brain and spinal cord monitoring with somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, EEG, EMG and pedicle screw testing as well as brainstem monitoring with brainstem auditory evoked potentials and facial nerve and other cranial nerves monitoring. Additional areas of study include long-term EEG for pre-surgical evaluation and intraoperative electrocorticography for epilepsy surgery. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Communicates with surgical staff to establish correct site, type of surgery, and placement of equipment in room.
- Recognizes desired waveforms or activity as well as artifact.
- Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions.
- Works closely with the department manager, medical director, and IONM in daily functions and operations of department.
- Applies knowledge of neuron anatomy and normal physiological function.
- Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition.
- Ensures patient safety relative to history and contraindications for specific stimulation or monitoring techniques.
- Removes electrodes and cleans up patients post monitoring period.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Knowledge of the accepted guidelines and criteria for sterile procedures and infection control and of alternate montages, protocols, alternate equipment settings and their effects.
Qualifications
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- One of the following:
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare discipline.
- Completion of R.EEG T, R.EP T, or R.NCS T course and maintenance of subsequent registration.
- Four (4) years of hands-on patient care experience.
- CNIM registry eligibility within 12 months of hire.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking