Surgical Neurophysiologist Training Program

SpecialtyCare - Albany, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Albany, GA

Hospitals

About the position

SpecialtyCare is the industry leader in intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) services in the US, monitoring over 60,000 cases annually and providing services to over 450 hospitals nationwide. As a SpecialtyCare surgical neurophysiologist, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while working with highly skilled physicians and surgical teams in various clinical settings. The position includes a structured one-year training program that combines classroom work, laboratory practicums, online instruction, and practical training in the operating room, preparing you for a career in IONM. You must be open to relocation to different markets as needed and obtain CNIM certification upon completion of the training program.

Responsibilities

• Explain test procedures to the patient and describe your role in the OR.
• Prepare the patient for neurophysiological monitoring by applying stimulating and recording electrodes.
• Advocate for the patient and monitor their nervous system by performing a variety of tests during surgery.
• Set up neuromonitoring equipment properly in the OR following biomedical safety standards.
• Calibrate, evaluate, and adjust equipment.
• Optimize recording and stimulation parameters to acquire salient data.
• Interact with the surgical team to provide timely information about the patient's neurologic status.
• Understand the medical and pharmacologic/anesthetic conditions that influence various IONM test modalities.
• Understand the clinical correlations between abnormal IONM recordings, various disease states, and injury to the nervous system.
• Properly display recorded waveforms of nervous system activity.
• Mark, measure, and calculate information such as neural signal latencies, amplitudes, and conduction times following established guidelines and protocols.
• Save and upload copies of recorded information to SpecialtyCare's computerized IONM medical record.

Requirements

• Bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in life sciences (e.g. neuroscience, biology), bio-engineering, or audiology preferred.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated with a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to keep up with a fast-paced and independent learning environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours as scheduled, including weekends and holidays, and to be on-call as scheduled.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent communication skills and basic computer skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a high-stress environment necessary.
• Proven self-starter who works well independently and as part of the OR team.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including a matching 401K and generous PTO plan.
• Funds for continuing education, membership fees, and dues for professional associations.
• Tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance.