Independent Contractor Surgical Neurophysiologist

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Independent Contractor Surgical Neurophysiologist

Quick overview

The Surgical Neurophysiologist provides intraoperative monitoring services, including performing preoperative assessments and conducting various electrophysiological tests like SSEPS, TcMEPS, EMG, EEG, and BAEP. Key duties involve communicating findings clearly to the surgical team, documenting all data, and completing necessary post-operative reports and billing forms.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess CNIM certification or be CNIM-Eligible, along with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathological processes, and aseptic techniques. Essential abilities include interpreting neurophysiologic signals, operating electrophysiological equipment (Cadwell preferred), and precisely applying electrodes to patients in the operating room setting.

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Job description

Independent Contractor Surgical Neurophysiologist

Help us to fulfill our mission in the Greater New York area by contracting with us to provide IONM services to our patients and clients! This position is for a 1099 Independent Contractor and not an employee. The Surgical Neurophysiologist performs a preoperative assessment of the patient, conducts SSEPS, TcMEPS, EMG, EEG, BAEP, direct nerve testing and other modalities intraoperatively, communicates findings to the operating room team, documents findings, completes post-operative reports and billing forms.

Overview of contractor function and duties of the independent contractor

Arrive at the hospital/facility at least one hour prior to the scheduled surgery start time.
Get all electrical equipment checked by the hospital Biomedical department.
Briefly explain IONM procedures to the patient and family members.
Collect all patient data, medical history and paperwork, and store in company IONM workflow software.
Set up patient in a timely manner and discuss surgery and IONM modalities with surgeon.

During Surgical Procedure

Identify and eliminate physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
Recognize normal patterns, normal variants, and abnormal patterns; understand the medical and anesthetic conditions that influence the IOM modalities; understand the clinical correlations between abnormal IOM modalities and various disease states.
Communicate clearly and effectively with the surgeon.
Communicate clearly with anesthesiologist and other operating room personnel.
Document all relevant data in IONM workflow software.
Troubleshoot equipment issues with the assistance of the remote monitoring physician and/or our IT department.

After Surgical Procedure

Safely prepare the patient for post-operative care.
Assess patient post-operatively, as needed.
Complete all remaining requirements for procedure in IONM workflow software.
Check in with scheduling coordinator.

Additional responsibilities of the independent contractor