- Summary of Duties
- Consult with the surgeon regarding patient structures at risk and modalities to be monitored
- Clearly and effectively communicate to the patient about the Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) tests to be performed during the surgical procedure
- Accurately place electrodes on the patient per the standard of care
- Monitor waveforms from multiple modalities using Cadwell’s Cascade or IOMAX software during surgery
- Keep the surgical team informed of patient status throughout the surgery
- Promptly upload IONM surgical logs
- Maintenance of all IONM equipment
- Identify appropriate protocols and perform troubleshooting as needed to ensure accurate data collection
- Research and stay up to date with current literature in IONM
- Qualifications/Skills
- B.Sc. in Health Science, Biological Science (i.e.
Kinesiology)
- M.Sc. in Health Science, Biological Science preferred
- Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Graduate Certification required or CNIM (ABRET) certification required within one year of employment
- Minimum one year of intra-operative neuromonitoring experience in a large Canadian tertiary care centre preferred
- Thorough understanding of anatomy and neurophysiology
- Proven communication and problem-solving skills
- Valuable interpersonal skills
- Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and AED certifications
- Experience performing EEG or EMG or evoked potential