How to get an intraoperative monitoring job?

The primary qualifications for getting an intraoperative monitoring job are a high school diploma and completion of an accredited neurodiagnostic training program. Most employers prefer applicants who have experience working in an operating room. You may work with patients undergoing emergency surgery in life-threatening situations, so the ability to remain calm and continue monitoring their vitals in distracting situations could mean the difference between life and death. Intraoperative monitors often get internships to help gain experience before or after graduating from a training program. Fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of an intraoperative monitor requires interpersonal skills, good hearing and vision, attention to detail, and sometimes the ability to pay attention in dull environments for a long time.