IOM Technologist I at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Under the direction of the IOM Chief Technologist and the Medical Director at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), performs standard and complex intraoperative neurodiagnostic procedures as described by BWH Neuro Intraoperative Monitoring protocols. Under the supervision of an experienced technologist, this technologist provides troubleshooting and technical interpretation of intraoperative neurologic data during surgery to the Medical Director and to the surgical team.


The technologist is responsible for the accurate recording and documentation of SSEP, TcMEP, EMG/Triggered EMG, BAEP, and EEG waveforms. In addition, the technologist will also be responsible for recording and the documentation of cortical motor/sensory mapping, ECoG, and direct peripheral nerve stimulation cases. The technologist assists in the maintenance of equipment, patient data, and supplies as directed by the IOM Chief Technologist. This person will act as an interactive part of the operating room team, assisting in duties as appropriate. As BWH continues to research and apply intraoperative monitoring methods and techniques to new procedures, the technologist will be required to learn new protocols as they are developed and may be asked to participate in the development of these protocols.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Note: All duties and responsibilities are at the discretion of the chief technologist. This technologist will deliver care under the direction of a more experienced technologist, at all times. This technologist will also always have access to an experienced technologist to ask questions, advice, or general help. This technologist will primarily be involved with cases that build upon fundamental skills.


- Provides intraoperative monitoring for multiple surgical procedures as directed. Technologist is also knowledgeable of which neurodiagnostic procedures may be relevant to the surgical case.
- Throughout the surgical procedure the technologist must be able to provide continuous on-line technical interpretation to the surgical and NIOM teams.
- Assures that the interpreting neurophysiology physician is notified of potential issues. When possible, assures the real-time remote monitoring system is available.
- Responsible for preparing patients prior to draping for surgery, setting up for all possible appropriate monitoring procedures. Preparation is by applying scalp electrodes (using the international 10-20 system and collodion glue), other electrodes and stimulators with the utmost accuracy and security. Measures the electrical impedance and determines the integrity of all monitors, prior to the draping of the patient.
- Informs the patient about the neurodiagnostic procedure and answers questions as appropriate. Abstracts relevant clinical information from the patient's chart, the patient, and from the surgeon when necessary.
- Prepares a preliminary technical report describing the recording throughout the procedure. While monitoring, meticulously documents all surgical and related procedures and communications with the surgical team.
- Assists in the maintenance of databases and of patients' permanent documents.
- Must have a moderate understanding of all of the surgical procedures being performed.
- Keeps abreast of current developments in the IOM field and participates in educational conferences, meetings, and/or other activities that promote continuing education.
- Applies infection control standards, aseptic, and sterile techniques, with particular attention to any monitoring instrumentation that enters the sterile field.



Qualifications


Required:


- High School Diploma/GED


Preferred:


- Some college or Associate's Degree.


- ABRET (R EEG T/CNIM)


- Graduate of an accredited electroneurodiagnostic training program and/or equivalent degree


- EEG experience preferred. Experience working in an operating room environment is preferred.


Skills/Abilities / Competencies Required:


- Understanding of and ability to use Xltek/Natus/Cadwell/Medtronic based equipment


- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including Excel and Access


- Ability to learn new software applications.


- Knowledge of general principles of modern anesthetic techniques, the effects of different anesthetic regimens on the waveforms being recorded, and the structures responsible for generating the effects.


- Knowledge of infection control, aseptic and sterile techniques.


- Ability to work with all patient populations and age ranges. This includes patient care and patient/family/social interaction issues, as well as technical adaptations.


- Technologist is able to work well with all surgeons and team members. Ability to work as a cohesive team member of the team, use/care of equipment and supplies as well as appropriately assisting with other duties as appropriate.


Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partner: follow safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners; as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


75 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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