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.
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.
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