IONM Technologist I

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/1/2018

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

510031

Job Title:

IONM Technologist I

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Neurodiagnostics Manager, and with direct supervision from the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring  Supervisor, the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist conducts basic evoked potentials as well as observes, learns and assists with more complex intraoperative neuromonitoring procedures.  This position is responsible for adhering to the guidelines and technical standards of  Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring as set forth by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists. The work is designed to develop proficiency and expertise in the technical aspects of intraoperative neuromonitoring while learning more complex procedures.

The UWHC Interoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist I is a multi-skilled professional who may perform intraoperative procedures including, but not limited to evoked potentials (EP), electroencephalograms (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).  This includes working with the patient in all settings; preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative.

The UWHC Interoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist I trains under the direct supervision of senior staff and indirect supervision of a physician who is responsible for interpretation and clinical correlation of the results. This physician may not be physically present during the procedures and so the technologist must be able to analyze data during the recording while ensuring the information being obtained is valid and interpretable. A relevant patient history obtained by the technologist will guide how the test will be conducted; therefore, he/she must be knowledgeable in clinical neurology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Performs and implements IONM procedures including EP, EEG and EMG under the direct supervision of senior staff in accordance with laboratory protocol to include preoperative checks, intraoperative and postoperative duties for the procedure

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Measures and marks correct recording and stimulation sites, apply electrodes and obtains baseline recording(s).

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Prepares equipment and supplies for required monitoring.

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Identifies correct patient, surgeon and type of procedure(s) to be performed and communicates the monitoring plan to the patient/caregivers/family.

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Monitors neurophysiologic central/peripheral functioning throughout the operative procedure(s) and is able to recognize and communicate clinically significant events.

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May be available after-hour calls from medical staff regarding urgently needed IONM procedures. Rotates with other staff in an on call and call in basis.

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Performs and provides assistance with departmental support tasks, goals and functions in accordance with laboratory protocol and procedure.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an approved Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program OR Credential in electroencephalography (R. EEG.T )

Required

Bachelor's Degree

of Science from an college or university in a relevant field

Preferred

1 year

combination of training and experience performing IONM and/or EEG procedures; in lieu of training and experience from educational requirement above qualifies.

Required

CPR certification

Required

Credential in electroencephalography (R. EEG T) and/or in evoked potentials (R. EP T)

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge of currently accepted standards of practice when performing clinical neurophysiology testing

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Effective oral and written communication skills

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Positive interpersonal skills with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and other medical staff

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Knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, digital recording systems, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence the neuromonitoring procedures

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Ensures infection prevention standards as well as regulatory agency requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.