Summary of Duties

• Consulting with the surgeon regarding patient structures at risk and modalities to be monitored

• Clearly and effectively communicate to the patient about the IONM tests to be performed during the surgical procedure

• Accurately placing all electrodes on the patient per the standard of care

• Diligently monitors waveforms from multiple modalities using Cadwell’s cascade software during surgery.

• Keeping the surgical team informed of patient status throughout the surgery.

• Promptly uploads IONM surgical logs to excel accurately and efficiently.

• Maintenance of all IONM equipment and report any equipment issues promptly to the team lead.

• Identifying appropriate protocols and performs troubleshooting as needed to ensure accurate data collection.

• Research and stay up to date with current literature in IONM

• Available to be on call for 24 hours a day (approx. 7-8 days a month or 95 days a year)

Qualifications/Skills

• Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Graduate Certification or CNIM certification preferred

• Experience performing EEG or EMG or evoked potentials

• Minimum one year of intra-operative neuromonitoring experience in a large Canadian tertiary care centre preferred

• B.Sc. in Health Science, Biological Science (i.e. Kinesiology)

• M.Sc. in Health Science, Biological Science preferred

• Thorough understanding of anatomy and neurophysiology

• Proven communication and problem-solving skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and AED certifications