Ionm Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Various jobs in healthcare use IONM, or intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, to assess patient status. Titles include technologist and specialist, and senior-level roles like neurodiagnostic supervisor and coordinator are also available if you have the appropriate qualifications. In these jobs, your responsibilities involve establishing a pre-operative baseline for neurologic function, testing and monitoring patients’ neurologic function during and after surgery, and reporting your findings to the physician and healthcare team. You discuss the care and monitoring plan with the patient’s family, explaining complex tests in a language that is easy to understand. You also have administrative duties, such as participating in quality of care initiatives, keeping accurate records, and maintaining equipment.

Ionm professionals specialize in infusion therapy, often holding specific certifications, and work primarily in infusion centers and hospitals. Registered Nurses have a broader scope, requiring nursing degrees and licensure, working across various healthcare settings. While both roles are vital in patient care, Ionm focuses on infusion procedures, whereas Registered Nurses provide comprehensive nursing care.