Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Technologist

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HHS Requisition # 116260

Location: Hamilton General Hospital

Status: Regular Full-Time

Rate: $38.34 - $49.16

Unit Summary

Perioperative Services at all Hamilton Health Sciences sites provided pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for both adults and children. The Hamilton General supports community hospital services and specialized in Cardiac, Vascular, Neuro Surgery and Adult Burns and Trauma. The operating room at McMaster hospital provides support to a high volume of care to critical/ acute adult, pediatric and neonatal surgical populations

Position Summary

Under the direction of the surgeon, the Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Technologist will possess the background knowledge for both theory and practice as well as experience and critical thinking skills to independently perform diagnostic procedures during central and peripheral neurological surgeries to help to anatomically identify physiological changes during surgery. Intraoperative neurophysiological tests may include, but are not limited to: SSEP, MEP, EMG, EEG AND BAEP. The primary goal is to assist in preserving neurological function during surgery and preventing untoward deficits. To this end, the technologist jointly performs monitoring procedures during surgery and promptly notifies the surgical team should there be any changes in the neurophysiological monitoring parameters. Participates in conferences and technical meetings is essential. The technologist will establish further training and monitoring procedures.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 0800-1600

Qualifications

Bachelor of science degree
Successful graduate of an accredited intraoperative neuro-monitoring educational program
Current and in good standing Certified Neurophysiological Intraoperative monitoring (CNIM)
Professional membership with CANM (Canadian Association of Intraoperative Monitoring)
The ability and initiative to self-teach is essential
The technologist will possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills are required
The technologist has to be able to function and navigate effectively in fast-paced Operating Room environment
The technologist must be able to wear lead
The candidate should have demonstrated interpersonal, communication and leadership skills that enhance team functioning
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice and the team process

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.

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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Technologist