At Transmedic, a company of EBOS Med Tech, we believe healthcare professionals and patients should have access to world-leading medical devices, whilst ensuring long-term economic sustainability within the healthcare system. As a leading independent distributor of medical technology, we bring innovative medical solutions to healthcare professionals by partnering with world leading companies who share our vision for innovation.
The Neurophysiology Scientist uses various modalities of neuromonitoring (e.g. somatosensory evoked potentials, transcranial motor evoked potentials, BAER, cortical mapping, pedicle-screw stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, free-run and triggered EMG, cranial nerve monitoring and EEG) as required for the procedure to provide early warning to the surgeon and anaesthetist concerning potential neural injury. The Neurophysiology Scientist interprets clinical data in real time to assist with surgical decision making, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other operating room staff.
Job Responsibilities
- Shows application of extensive knowledge in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropharmacology relative to the monitoring and clinical testing.
- Demonstrates knowledge and practice of electrical safety relevant to equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of current practices in neuromonitoring, maintained through extensive reading of published literature and practice standards.
- Applies electrodes accurately to optimize stimulus and recording parameters.
- Troubleshoots artefacts in order to eliminate recording or electrical interference.
- Discusses procedures with patients in a professional manner in order to reduce anxiety and fear.
- Preoperatively reviews planned operative procedures and orders for monitoring to determine structures at risk and the monitoring that will be required.
- Discusses monitoring strategy with the surgeon and anesthetist prior to surgery.
- Intraoperatively is responsible for the application of the appropriate montages and modalities for monitoring based on specifics of the case.
- Intraoperatively provides real time verbal feedback to the Surgeon and documents monitoring changes continuously as required during surgical procedures.
- Postoperatively provides findings, results and a descriptive medico-legal report to the surgeon.
- Prepares daily procedural data and forwards them to the appropriate department for billing.
- Maintains patient files (computer and hard copy) and maintain confidentiality of patient data.
- Performs troubleshooting on equipment used in the operating theatres.
- Performs equipment maintenance, calibrating, cleaning, minor repairs, and safety checks.
- Builds effective relationships across work groups by treating fellow employees with courtesy, respect and inclusiveness.
- Notifies vendor when major repairs are needed on equipment.
- Stocks supplies and equipment as needed.
- Maintains the sterile surgical field at all times
- Liaises as appropriate with all key clinical staff
- Checks the functionality of the equipment periodically with biomedical officers and notifies yearly biomedical check before due date of equipment for maintenance annually.
- Compiles technical reports on all tests performed and assists in any research-related activities.
- Ensures integrity of data during transfer between recording equipment and data bank.
- Monitors equipment functionality, reports any errors in departmental log and informs the Neurophysiology Manager.
- Strictly adheres to infection control and maintains integrity and sterility of disposables.
- Assists with training and education of technical and other staff within the company as directed.
- Completes all tasks, readings, and homework as deemed necessary by the company for further enhancing skills and understanding techniques in neurophysiology
- Participates in evening and weekend on call roster
Job Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science, biomedical science or health sciences, preferably with a major relating to physiology, cognitive neuroscience or neurophysiology is required for this role. Clinical neurophysiology or previous intra-operative neurological experience is highly desired. However, candidates without a minimum of two years’ experience in clinical neurophysiology and who are willing to commence as trainees and undergo theoretical and practical training for intraoperative neurophysiology are also encouraged to apply. Comprehensive knowledge of evoked potentials and familiarity with electromyography, nerve conduction studies and electroencephalography is desired.
- Experience in sales of medical devices, in surgical department, will be desired
- Able to work overtime as and when required (includes weekends)
- Must be comfortable in supporting cases in Operating Theatres
- Good leadership and people skills
- Partnership development and strategic stakeholder engagement
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- A team-oriented attitude is paramount as the role entails interacting with a variety of health professionals.
- The role is conducted independently in a fast-paced environment, thereby requiring excellent communication and time management skills, in addition to confidence in trouble-shooting and lateral thinking.
- Meticulous and detailed-orientated
- Self-started and able to multitask.
- Aptitude to develop a clinical knowledge base and learn on the job.
- Critical thinker
- Independent and initiative
