What is an intraoperative monitoring tech?

An Intraoperative Monitoring Tech, also known as an IOM technologist or neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring (NIOM) technologist, is a healthcare professional who monitors the nervous system during surgeries to help prevent neurological damage. They use specialized equipment to record and interpret electrical signals from the brain, spinal cord, and nerves in real-time while a patient is under anesthesia. Their work assists surgeons by providing critical information that helps protect a patient's neurological function during high-risk procedures.