Neurophysiologist (Janesville, WI)
The Neurophysiologist at Confidential Client provides critical intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgeries to ensure patient nervous system safety and reduce surgical risks. This role involves real-time communication with surgeons, detailed waveform analysis, equipment maintenance, and adherence to high standards of patient care and compliance. It offers comprehensive training and career development opportunities within a collaborative, team-oriented medical environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This field-based Neurophysiologist role supports intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) in the operating room. You will monitor patients’ nervous system function during surgery, communicate findings to the surgical team, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate documentation — helping reduce surgical risk and improve patient outcomes.
- Obtain and review detailed patient history and coordinate with the surgical team about structures at risk and modalities to monitor
- Monitor neural signals throughout procedures and communicate critical changes or alerts to surgeons and OR staff
- Display, label, mark, and measure waveforms (latencies, amplitudes, conduction times) following established protocols
- Select and apply appropriate monitoring protocols and troubleshoot equipment or signal issues to ensure data accuracy
- Complete timely and accurate documentation and IOM case logs, including required file uploads
- Maintain and perform routine checks on neuromonitoring equipment and supplies
- Follow client and hospital policies, compliance standards, and professional codes of conduct
- Perform other duties as assigned in a team-oriented clinical environment
Qualifications
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree (entry-level candidates may apply; full training provided)
- CNIM eligibility through an ABRET-recognized pathway is required (e.g., Bachelor’s degree, R EEG T or R EP T certification, or graduation from an approved CAAHEP/NIM IOM program)
- Knowledge of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), human anatomy & physiology, and technical troubleshooting preferred
- Operating room (OR) experience preferred but not required
- Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to handle competing demands, schedule changes, and the dynamic OR environment
- Effective verbal communication skills in English for interaction with surgeons and surgical staff
- Ability to travel regularly for field-based cases (up to ~25%)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain hospital privileges and meet any applicable physical or vaccination requirements as required by the client or facility
- Eligible for medical malpractice insurance coverage at standard rates (insurance is provided by the client)
- Commitment to obtain and maintain CNIM certification
Travel & Physical Demands
- Able to travel up to 25% for cases within the assigned territory
- Ability to transport and set up equipment (up to ~50 lbs), including the IONM system, laptop, and supplies
- Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, perform manual dexterity tasks, and use visual/auditory skills for monitoring
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for field-based work
Our Values
Our client’s values include Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven — all centered on improving patient care through technology, responsiveness, collaboration, and accountability.
Compensation (estimated)
- Estimated pay shown on the source listing: $61,656 per year (estimated). This posting does not fabricate additional ranges; actual pay and benefits will be provided by the confidential client during hiring.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants should notify the recruiter or hiring contact to request accommodations.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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