• 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (except Wednesdays inwhich would be 10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the St. Louis region’s top adult hospital. Formed from the merger of the former Barnes and Jewish Hospitals to become Missouri’s largest hospital, it continues the traditions of its predecessors along with its partner, Washington University School of Medicine, in providing cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical professionals and working to make our community as healthy as it can be.

For over two decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021, Barnes-Jewish ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked. The hospital was also the first hospital in Missouri to be designated as a Magnet® hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has been redesignated consistently since.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a teaching hospital staffed by more than 1,500 Washington University Physicians, the clinical practice for the Washington University School of medicine. The academic medicine partnership has developed many treatments and procedures that are now common across the globe.

Role Purpose

Evaluates diagnostic and intraoperative monitoring of the nervous system, utilizing the following methods: somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials and eletromyography - both triggered and spontaneous. Gain experience and CEUs in preparation for national certification examination (CNIM).

Responsibilities

• Performs preoperative diagnostic assessment including formulating a monitoring plan with the surgeon, reviewing the patient's medical record and practicing the Stagnara exam before initial anesthetization.
• Performs intraoperative nervous system evaluation immediately following operative exposure. This includes obtaining repeatable, reliable baseline data and gathering subsequent data throughout the procedure with regards to departmental protocols. Identifies meaningful data deviations and clearly communicates these changes to the attending surgeon.
• Completes all postoperative documentation. This includes a detailed description of monitoring activities, data compilation and appropriate billing information. Places all documentation in appropriate destination by end of date originated.
• Performs all high volume monitoring modalities and procedures independently. Modalities - somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials and electromyography - both triggered and spontaneous. Procedures (adult and pediatric) - anterior and posterior spinal surgery (cervical, thoracic and lumbar), selective dorsal rhizotomy, spinal cord detethering.
• Performs all low volume monitoring modalities and procedures with supervision. Modalities - cranial nerve monitoring, auditory brainstem response, cortical motor mapping and nerve action potentials. Procedures (adult and pediatric) - complex cranial tumor resection, microvascular decompression, cryo and radiofrequency tumor ablation, peripheral nerve transposition.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification

• Master's Degree
• <2 years of experience
• Certified in Neurophysiologic Interoperative Monitoring (CNIM)

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer