CNIM Technologist - Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Specialist

Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 annually, based on experience

Travel: Local travel throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

Schedule: Surgical case-based schedule | Early starts, extended cases, and on-call rotation required

Position Overview: Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a CNIM Technologist - Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) for a full-time opportunity with a growing healthcare organization in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The CNIM Technologist will provide real-time intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during surgical procedures to assist the surgical team in identifying and reducing the risk of neurological injury. This position works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, neurologists, and other operating room professionals while monitoring and interpreting neurophysiological data throughout surgical cases. The ideal candidate holds a current CNIM certification and has a strong foundation in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and intraoperative neuromonitoring techniques. Experience with SSEP, TceMEP, EMG, EEG, and TOF modalities is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities: Perform intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) during spine, brain, ENT, vascular, orthopedic, and other applicable surgical procedures. Prepare patients for monitoring and properly place electrodes and related monitoring equipment prior to surgical procedures. Establish and document baseline neurophysiological data before and during surgical cases. Monitor and evaluate multiple neurophysiological modalities, including: Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)Transcranial Motor Evoked Potentials (TceMEP)Spontaneous Electromyography (spEMG)Triggered Electromyography (tEMG)Electroencephalography (EEG)Train-of-Four (TOF)Recognize significant neurophysiological signal changes and communicate findings promptly and effectively to the surgeon and operating room team. Collaborate with supervising neurologists and physicians regarding the interpretation of monitoring data and significant intraoperative events. Troubleshoot electrode, equipment, signal, and other technical issues in real time during surgical procedures. Accurately document baseline data, monitoring activity, significant events, alerts, interventions, communications, and case outcomes. Follow established clinical protocols, patient safety standards, infection-control procedures, and quality requirements. Inspect, maintain, and prepare IONM equipment to ensure systems are operational and ready for each case. Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with surgeons, physicians, hospital personnel, and internal clinical teams. Participate in quality assurance, continuing education, competency development, and other clinical improvement initiatives. Travel between assigned hospitals and surgical facilities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Participate in an on-call rotation and accommodate early case starts, schedule changes, and procedures extending beyond standard business hours.

Required Qualifications: Current Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) certification required. Bachelor's degree in healthcare, biology, neuroscience, neurodiagnostics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Previous intraoperative neuromonitoring experience preferred; CNIM-certified candidates with varying levels of experience may be considered. Strong knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and intraoperative neuromonitoring principles. Knowledge and experience with SSEP, TceMEP, EMG, EEG, and TOF monitoring modalities. Ability to identify and appropriately respond to significant changes in neurophysiological signals. Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, neurologists, and operating room personnel. Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional in high-pressure surgical environments. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation. Ability to travel between healthcare facilities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and accommodate variable surgical schedules.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience monitoring complex spine procedures. Experience with Cadwell Cascade Surgical Studio or similar IONM technology. Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties and procedure types. Previous experience providing IONM services across multiple hospitals or surgical facilities. Schedule &

Work Environment: This position operates primarily within hospital operating rooms and surgical facilities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The schedule is driven by surgical case volume and may include: Early morning case starts Cases extending beyond normal business hours On-call rotation Schedule changes based on surgical needs Local travel between assigned hospitals and surgical facilities Candidates must be comfortable working in fast-paced clinical environments and maintaining a high level of concentration during lengthy surgical procedures.

Compensation & Benefits: $80,000-$100,000 annual salary, based on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off and paid holidays Continuing education supportCNIM certification renewal reimbursement Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance may be available About Wheeler Staffing Partners Wheeler Staffing Partners connects talented professionals with career opportunities across healthcare and other specialized industries. We partner with candidates and clients to create successful, long-term placements while providing a professional and responsive recruiting experience. Meet Your Recruiter Josh Graham Director of Recruiting Josh Graham is the Director of Recruiting and Operations for Wheeler Staffing Partners. Josh leads and develops Wheeler's talent acquisition strategies and delivery programs, including workforce/capacity planning, talent attraction, selection practices, and measurement. Additionally, he is responsible for the process, quality, training, metrics & reporting, full life-cycle recruiting, direct sourcing, and candidate pipelining across many verticals (ie. Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Mortgage, Healthcare, and Engineering).Josh holds over 14 years of Talent Acquisition experience and has been with WSP for 6 years; he joined Wheeler because he wanted to have the opportunity to grow and work alongside his mentor, Tim. He has fifteen years of recruiting experience and where he has had the opportunity to expand relationships with clients and candidates. He enjoys leading teams of recruiters responsible for life cycle recruiting through consistent communication. Josh constantly strives to improve recruiting efforts, networking and stretches himself and the team into areas offering significant professional growth; he describes his time at Wheeler as very rewarding and family-oriented. Prior to starting his recruiting career, he was in the Army for 11 years and served 2 tours in Iraq. Josh enjoys going hiking and to gun ranges as his favorite hobbies, and occasionally will do woodworking projects. He is originally from New Braunfels, TX, and currently resides in the DFW area with his wife and twins.jgraham@wheelersp.com Connect on Linked In