Neurophysiologist (Traveling, US)
US, US, Field
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Percentage of Travel: 100%
Location: Remote
Field State: Field
Ref#: 106740
Job Summary and Primary Responsibilities
A long-Term traveling Neurophysiologist at NuVasive Clinical Services is part of a strategic response team with the goal of providing temporary stability for changing market conditions related to inadequate account staffing caused by growth, leaves of absence, termination, etc. The typical long-term travel assignment duration is between 1-12 months and is dependent on individual and national market factors. The average assignment is 3-6 months. A high standard of patient care is essential to our team. This is a great opportunity to work in a high profile position with in a variety of markets and under many different management styles. This role does not have a home base - long term travelers will be on assignment for the duration of time in the position. Housing and relocation costs are provided.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Obtains a detailed medical history on the patient and consults with the surgeon regarding patient structures at risk and modalities to be monitored
- Communicates monitoring information to the surgeon and the surgical team throughout the case
- Displays and labels waveforms for marking, measuring and calculating information such as latencies, amplitudes and conduction times following established guidelines and protocols
- Identifies appropriate protocols and performs troubleshooting techniques to assure accurate data collection
- Completes all required documentation and accurately prepares all IOM logs, files, and timely file uploads
- Maintains all neuromonitoring equipment and conduct required maintenance checks
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills / Capabilities
- Ability to transport and set up equipment totaling 50lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room including IONM system, laptop, and supplies
- Strong time management & organizational skills, and ability to manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and/or unexpected events in scheduling and in the operating room on a daily basis
- Strong time management & organizational skills, and ability to manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and/or unexpected events in scheduling and in the operating room on a daily basis
- Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate in a team-oriented setting including communication in English with surgeons and surgical staff
- Ability to handle the demands of regular travel
- Be qualified for and maintain privileges at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).
- Be eligible for medical malpractice insurance coverage at standard rates, which insurance shall be provided by the Company
- Maintain CNIM status
- US driver's license with a privately owned vehicle
Education and Experience
- Certified in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM)
Travel and/or Physical Requirements
- Able to travel up to 100%
- Be qualified for and maintain privileges at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).
- Ability to transport and set up equipment totaling 50lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room including IONM system, laptop, and supplies
- Ability to bend over to perform certain duties, stand for several periods of time, visual and auditory skills, manual dexterity, wear gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles for extended periods of time
- Requires a valid driver's license and transportation with the ability to transport medical equipment
Salary Range: $64,500 - $107,500
Please note that you will be redirected to a 15-20 minute assessment after submitting your application. Please ensure you allow yourself enough time to complete the assessment upon submission of your application.
NuVasive Clinical Services (a division within NuVasive, Inc.) is a leading provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) services to surgeons and healthcare facilities, through the acquisitions of Impulse Monitoring, Biotronic NeuroNetwork, Safe Passage, and others. Surgeons have enhanced surgical monitoring and oversight capabilities through neurophysiological data gathered via broadband transmission. IOM technology gives those in the operating room real-time insight into the nervous system, which can help surgeons reduce surgical risk by providing critical information and alerts throughout the procedure. This neural function monitoring helps to decrease the chance of nerve damage to the patient and promotes patient safety during surgery. NuVasive Clinical Services is expected to serve more than 100,000 cases annually in the U.S. From over 530 highly trained neurophysiologists in the operating room to technicians and scheduling staff available 24/7, NuVasive Clinical Services can help support improved clinical outcomes.
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For roles that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).
About NuVasive
NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, with a mission to transform surgery, advance care, and change lives. The Company's less-invasive, procedurally integrated surgical solutions are designed to deliver reproducible and clinically proven outcomes. The Company's comprehensive procedural portfolio includes surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, software for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative neuromonitoring technology and service offerings. With more than $1 billion in net sales, NuVasive has approximately 2,700 employees and operates in more than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals, and patients. For more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.
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