The Neurodiagnostic Tech III (IONM) will develop, direct and perform standard and advanced diagnostic testing procedures including, but not limited to, electroencephalograms (EEG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), Electromyograms (EMG), and evoked potentials (EP) on neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients throughout Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. This individual is an IONM Specialist and has proven competence in the performance of complex multimodality intraoperative neuromonitoring, and is able to modify monitoring techniques to accommodate a diverse variety of intraoperative situations. The primary responsibility of an Neurodiagnostic Tech Level III (IONM) is to collect and analyze, or to oversee the collection and analysis of multiple types of recordings and measurements of the electrical activity of the central and/or peripheral nervous system. The Neurodiagnostic Tech III (IONM) provides monitoring data effective in localizing anatomical structures and nervous system tissues, including sensorimotor cortex, mapping techniques, peripheral nerves and nontumor tissue. Responsibilities extend to review and appropriate application of current developments in neurophysiological monitoring techniques and standards of practice. The Neurodiagnostic Tech III (IONM) works under "general supervision" during all IONM procedures, which requires that the procedure is performed under the general direction and oversight of a physician/neurologist.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. 

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or hospital based Electroneurodiagnostic Program 

Preferred: Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program and an Associates degree or higher from an accredited institution 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Minimum: Current Certification in Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (CNIM). Current AHA BLS Certification.

Preferred: One or more of the following registries: R. EEG T., R. EP T., R. NCS T. TECHNICAL 

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Proof of competency in all performed modalities in IONM and other specialized procedures as appropriate to hospital practice. Must have above average computer skills. 

Preferred: Experience in training and guiding (mentoring) other levels of Neurodiagnostic Techs in IONM. 

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: 5 years of experience in intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring of EEG, EMG, and all EP modalities; 5 years experience in clinical Evoked Potential testing; 1 year experience in a lead role as a neuro-diagnostic technologist.