Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech (IONM Tech) - Seattle, WA

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech / OR)
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: March 2
• Shift: Variable days/evenings; options include 3x12-hour shifts or 2x8-hour and 2x10-hour shifts; no weekends or on-call required but flexibility needed
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• On-call Required: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Floating: No
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience
• Minimum 2 years of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) experience
• Note: Use the higher years of experience if discrepancies arise; here, 3 years OR experience is the higher requirement.

Certifications

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred: Certified Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., ACLS preferred for OR but not required)

Facility Highlights

• Magnet recognized, teaching hospital, Level I trauma center
• 500 staffed beds
• Scrub color: Any solid color scrubs; light blue scrubs provided on unit
• Charting system: Epic with hard stops
• Parking: Onsite parking available with fees; offsite parking with shuttle service available on weekdays

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start, including nationwide and sex offender searches
• Education verification required for certain roles (not specifically for this position)
• Various federal and state background checks (OIG, SAM, EPLS, WATCH WA state search)
• Photo for badge required (professional quality, waist up, no hats, simple background)
• License primary source verification required; temporary licenses not accepted without full clearance
• WA state-specific requirements for multi-state licensed nurses (not applicable here)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Mask fit test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 90 days; annual questionnaire required)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; vaccine series plus titer required)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination or declination (required for tracking)
• Drug screening within past 12 months (agency requirement, not facility)
• Additional vaccines may be required for specific roles (e.g., meningococcal for microbiology techs)

Competency Exams & Orientation

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs/LPNs
• Color blindness testing required for all candidates
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (not specifically stated for this role)
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing with 80% passing score required
• Modules must be completed prior to start date

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign facility-specific job description and various acknowledgment forms (e.g., license acknowledgment, equipment safety, policies and procedures)
• Background packet and other facility-specific documents must be completed and submitted prior to start
• References: 2 required (not uploaded but must be on profile)
• Performance evaluations may be completed by managers post-assignment

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an experienced Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Tech with a minimum of 3 years OR experience and 2 years IONM experience. The role offers variable shifts with no weekends or call but requires on-call availability. Certification in BLS is required, with CNIM preferred. The facility is a Magnet, teaching, Level I trauma center in Seattle, WA. Candidates must comply with extensive background checks, health screenings, vaccinations, and competency exams prior to starting. First-time travelers are accepted, and locals are welcome to apply.