At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
NuVasive Clinical Services, a subsidiary of Globus Medical 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. 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.
Position Summary:
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.
Essential Functions:
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
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and no previous professional experience
Must be CNIM eligible via one pathway as defined by the ABRET website (Bachelor's degree, R EEG T or R EP T certification or a graduate of a CAAHEP or NIM IOM program)
Knowledge of Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) and/or human anatomy & physiology and/or technical troubleshooting preferred
Operating Room (OR) experience preferred
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
Obtain and maintain the CNIM status
Travel and/or Physical Demands:
Able to travel up to 25%
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 in the country of operation
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate ab our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.