Nasdaq-traded Assure Holdings Corp. (doing business as Assure Neuromonitoring) is a best-in-class provider of outsourced intraoperative neuromonitoring and remote neurology services. The Company delivers a turnkey suite of clinical and operational services to support surgeons and medical facilities during invasive procedures that place the nervous system at risk including neurosurgery, spine, cardiovascular, orthopedic and ear, nose and throat surgeries. Assure employs highly trained neuromonitoring technologists that provide a direct point of contact in the operating room. Physicians employed through Assure subsidiaries simultaneously monitor the functional integrity of patients’ neural structures throughout the procedure communicating in real-time with the surgeon and technologist. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Assure’s mission is to provide exceptional surgical care and a positive patient experience. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.assureneuromonitoring.com.
Job Summary:
The Intraoperative Neurophysiologist, non-CNIM certified trainee, is responsible to prepare for the CNIM board exam and obtain the certification within 1 year of employment with Assure Neuromonitoring. The trainee must demonstrate the skills in IONM fundamentals, including spinal monitoring modalities, and demonstrate and aptitude to learn advanced modalities to monitor complex surgical procedures. It is paramount that the trainee learns and strives to provide industry leading clinical care for each patient in support of our Surgeons and Facilities. The trainee will work with their team members under the guidance of the Education Director, Regional Manager, Territory Directors and National Director to ensure all customers (facility, surgeon and patient) are being cared for and serviced in a professional and industry leading manner.
Duties/Responsibilities: - Provide intraoperative neuromonitoring clinical services in a professional and competent manner
- Remains immediately available for case coverage during normal business hours and while on call.
- Abide by all Facility specific Policies, Procedures and Practices.
- Obtain and maintain all credentials for which Assure Neuromonitoring provides services for in territories you are responsible for case coverage.
- Abides by all Assure Neuromonitoring Clinical Policies and Protocols
- Abides by the Assure Neuromonitoring Employment Handbook Agreement
- Always remain HIPAA compliant
- Completes all assigned compliance training on time
- Participates in all CEU activities offered by Assure Neuromonitoring Education Department
- Prepare to obtain CNIM certification within 1 year of employment
- Complete required training to maintain CNIM certification
- Maintain all credentialing requirements
- Complete all assigned tasks on time this includes but not limited to: supply inventory, bench checks, compliance training etc.
- Fosters a positive collaborative atmosphere.
- Historically able to be a critical and strategic thinker
- Superior communication skills, externally and internally
- Flexibility in scheduling availability
Required Skills/Abilities: - Desire to continually push for clinical and process improvements
- Entrepreneurial minded with ability to solve issues as they arise
- Results driven with ability to put in the time/effort needed to succeed
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree preferably in a science major, or ABRET granted credential in R.EEG.T or R.EP.T, of graduate of CAAHEP accredited NIOM Program
Physical Requirements: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Ability to stand for many hours in a row
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
- Ability to walk and ambulate independently
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel and twist
- Ability to type and complete significant amounts of computer work
- Ability to perform and efficient full IONM setup, to include machine setup, electrode placement, equipment troubleshooting, electrode breakdown, equipment breakdown and clean up
- Spending extended amounts of time in an operating room (cold environment, potentially stressful situations)
- Ability to maintain focus for extended amounts of time