Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Specialist 1

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) | Portland, OR | Full-Time Days | $44.13–$60.61 per hour

Join the clinical neurophysiology team at OHSU, Oregon's only public academic health center and Portland's largest employer. OHSU cares for patients, leads groundbreaking research and trains the next generation of health care professionals across a system of hospitals and clinics in Oregon and Southwest Washington. In this role you'll independently monitor neurosurgery and orthopedic cases where neural structures are at risk, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, brain and spine tumors, and spinal fusions.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• $44.13–$60.61 per hour, based on experience and education
• Medical coverage paid 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, plus $25K term life insurance at no cost
• Choice of two above-market pension plans
• Up to 200 hours of vacation per year, up to 96 hours of sick leave, and 8 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program and transit discounts
• Day shift schedule (6:30 AM–5:00 PM), full-time, union-represented position

What You'll Do

• Monitor basic spine and craniotomy cases independently
• Document a comprehensive patient history, including neurological symptoms and medications
• Perform test setup, electrode application and routine IONM procedures while maintaining patient safety
• Interpret intraoperative EP, EMG and EEG independently or under indirect supervision
• Troubleshoot common artifacts and monitoring problems
• Prepare recordings and reports for physician interpretation, and archive files per lab policy
• Communicate clearly with patients, surgeons and the care team
• Maintain and sanitize equipment and report malfunctions

What We're Looking For

• CNIM from ABRET and/or D.ABNM required
• 3 years of neurodiagnostic experience, including 1 year in IONM
• Bachelor's degree, OR an associate's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited neurodiagnostic program, OR 2 years' experience as an internal END tech
• Current BLS certification
• Composure and attention to detail in a fast-paced OR environment
• Strong written documentation and communication skills

How to Apply

Apply directly on OHSU's careers site (Requisition ID 2026-40582):

https://externalcareers-ohsu.icims.com/jobs/40582/intraoperative-neuromonitoring-%28ionm%29-specialist-1/job