Neurological Surgery Monitoring Technologist

Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, as a Neurological Surgery Monitoring Technologist with the Neurophysiology team.

Job Summary

Under minimal direction, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of patients, collection of information pertinent to the test, performance of the specified study and interpretation of the recording for the purpose of informing the physician of critical problems. Monitors patients in the operating room suite during complex procedures or whenever the central nervous system is at risk. This includes, but is not limited to, procedures such as carotid endarterectomy, spinal or spinal cord surgery, brain mapping and motor evoked potentials.  The incumbent should be able to present data to coworkers and at national meetings

Essential Job Functions

•    Explains procedure to patient in the pre-operative area. Scalp and limb electrodes will be applied in the OR suite once the patient is anesthetized.
•    Obtains a complex history from the patient's chart or referring physician
•    Is able to decide which test or monitoring procedure is appropriate for surgical procedure
•    Performs pre-operative testing at the request of the surgeon, as well as performs routine studies in the NP laboratory
•    Performs intraoperative electrophysiological studies of the central and/or peripheral nervous system (SSEP, EEG, MEP, EMG, BAEP) with minimal or no assistance
•    Assists the surgeon with implantation of deep brain stimulator by mapping brain structures
•    Ensures the efficiency of the patient monitoring by interacting with the anesthesiologist to monitor the type and level of anesthetic agents used
•    Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition; detects instrument malfunctions and notifies Clinical Engineering and/or Director of Operations of any problems
•    Participates in research projects involving brain function including presentation of data at meetings/conferences
•    Participates in special projects and committee functions
•    Assures that data is given to physician for report generation and that the signed report is filed in a timely fashion
•    Assures that accurate billing information is provided to the Operations Supervisor within two business days
•    Logs all patient information and maintains patient files
•    Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications

•    Registration by the American Society of Electroencephalographic Technology
•    4 years experience of independently monitoring neurological function in the operating room            or
•    Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological science with 2 years experience in the operating room or Ph.D. with a background in Neurophysiology.
•    CNIM certification or an ABNM diplomat is desired and may be a future requirement if employment is secured.

Position Details

•    Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
•    Shift: 8 Hour Day Shift
•    Work Location: Onsite
•    Unit/Department: Adult Epilepsy Adult Center – Hyde Park
•    CBA Code: Non-Union