Job Description
Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class facility recognized nine years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.
As a Neurodiagnostic Tech III, you will care for patients diagnosed with a brain or nerve condition, seeking the most advanced care from top specialists in the field. Cedars-Sinai is a leader in the treatment of more than 150 complex neurological disorders and conducts research that brings new hope for patients and caregivers. Ranked among the best in the nation, our neurosurgeons and neurologists work together with experienced care teams to give patients the most effective treatment possible.
Summary of Essential Duties:
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist III (IOM Tech) works closely with the Neurophysiologist during the surgical procedures to monitor and assess the functional integrity of the peripheral and/or central nervous system during vascular, orthopedic, and other neurosurgical procedures. The technologist must be able to work independently utilizing a variety of sophisticated instrumentation and applies valid clinical judgment in the performance of clinical neurophysiology procedures.
- Perform routine neurodiagnostics including but not limited to Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEPs), Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER), Transcranial Motors (TcMEP), Train of 4 (TO4), Electromyography (EMG), Triggered EMG, and Electroencephalogram (EEG). Comfortable performing multimodal monitoring including but not limited to complex spine, brain/brainstem, and vascular surgeries.
- Assists with department projects including but not limited to research, database maintenance, and quality assurance. The technologist may be asked to head projects, taking a lead role in the maintenance and completion of neurophysiology task that aid the lab and/or the scientific community.
- Prepare rooms before and after studies and/or procedures. Explains details of procedure to patients, in accordance with standards of practice as defined by Cedars-Sinai and applicable certifying or regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent formal training required
License/Certifications:
- Certification in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (CNIM) from ABRET required
- R EEG T. certification preferred
- R EP T. certification preferred
- BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of CNIM experience required, R.EEG T. or R. EP T. recommended
- Applicants with at least 3 years of experience may be considered as a Neuro Tech II
Keywords: Intraoperative, Neuro, Neurological, Tech, Technician, Technologist, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, California
About Us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 10004
Working Title : Neurodiagnostic Tech III - Intraoperative Monitoring - 10-Hour Day Shift
Department : Neuro Interoperative Monitoring
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Neurodiagnostic
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 10 hour
Base Pay : $47.18 - $75.49
