OverviewHello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an IONM Technologist III to join our team. In this role the technologist will monitor and record neurophysiologic central /peripheral nerve function during Neurosurgical and Orthopedic surgeries.Responsibilities to include:
Communication with Supervisor for surgical case coverage.
Communication with Surgeon for Modalities selected.
Prepare equipment and supplies in monitored OR room.
Connect recording computer to Reading Room and validate this connection.
Input all patient information into IONM recording.
Identify and validate correct patient being monitored, using name and date of birth.
Apply recording and stimulating electrodes to protocols.
Monitor neurophysiological central/peripheral function throughout the operative procedure communicating with surgeon ,neurophysiologist, anesthesiologist and nursing staff as necessary.
Document throughout the monitoring process all relative communications, responses, physiological status, anesthetic adjustments and changes according to IONM protocols.
Submit billing sheet after each case is completed.
Actively participate in back up and Call responsibilities.
QualificationsMinimum of 5 years current work experience as a technologist performing IONM in the OR required.Basic computer skills Word Excel and CERNER preferred.Required:Certified CNIM -Clinical Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring and hold one or more of the following:R.EEG T (Registered Electroencephalographic TechnologistR. EP T. ( Registered Evoked Potential TechnologistR. NCS T. (Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist).Peferred:Certified CNIM Clinical Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring and hold two or more of the following:R.EEG T (Registered Electroencephalographic TechnologistR. EP T. ( Registered Evoked Potential TechnologistR. NCS T. (Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist)Pay Range$33.60 - $48.73 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Full-time