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Benefits Summary: . Pharmaceutical Industry . 6 Days work week: Flexible working hours . Basic up to $4500 Responsibilities: . Carrying out IONM of the functional integrity of certain neural str Benefits Summary: . Pharmaceutical Industry . 6 Days work week: Flexible working hours . Basic up to $4500 Responsibilities: . Carrying out IONM of the functional integrity of certain neural structures (e.g., nerves, spinal cord and parts of the brain) during surgery through neurophysiological/ electrophysiological modalities (e.g., transcranial motor or somatosensory evoked potentials, brainstem auditory evoked response, peripheral nerve or pedicle-screw stimulation, cortical mapping, free-fun and triggered EMG, cranial nerve monitoring and EEG, as applicable) to provide early warning to the surgeon and anaesthesiologist concerning potential neural injury and/or to provide functional guidance to the surgeon and anaesthesiologist. . Applying extensive knowledge and understanding of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropharmacology relative to IONM, including expert knowledge and application of (a) best practice standards and current practices in neuromonitoring and (b) electrical safety relevant to equipment. . Preoperative responsibility for reviewing planned operative procedures and orders for IONM to determine (a) structures at risk and (b) the required IONM, including discussing the IONM strategy with the surgeon and anaesthesiologist before surgery. . Ensuring adequacy of supplies and equipment needed for IONM, including transporting and setting up IONM equipment. . Intraoperative responsibility for selecting the appropriate montages and modalities for IONM based on the facts of a particular case and for making necessary adjustments for non-standard situations. . Accurately applying suitable electrodes or predetermined measured positions on the patient's head to optimise stimulus and recording parameters. . Recognising artefacts, differentiating them from evoked potential patterns, and taking appropriate steps to eliminate recording or electrical interference. . Obtaining standard recordings and reporting significant changes to the surgeon and anaesthesiologist. . Postoperative responsibility for preparing and delivering findings, results and a descriptive analysis to the surgical team, including discussing results with physicians and providing special plotting samples when needed, maintaining patient files (electronic and hard copies) and ensuring the integrity of data during transfer between recording equipment and the data bank. . Compiling technical reports on all tests performed and assisting in any research-related activities . Performing all necessary troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment used in the operating theatres, including: (a) understanding and monitoring equipment functionality (b) conducting safety checks (c) calibrating, cleaning and carrying out minor repairs (d) reporting any errors in the departmental log (e) notifying the vendor when major repairs are needed and (f) periodically checking equipment functionality with biomedical officers and notifying annual biomedical check before the annual maintenance due date. . Assistance with orientation, training, education, guidance and supervision of technical and other Company staff, including assistance with creating/updating the training manual, trainee progress tracking, safety training and quality assurance. . Liaising as necessary with all key operating theatre staff Additional Information: . Bachelor's degree, preferably in life sciences and biomedical engineering. Diploma holders with the right experience will also be considered (e.g. audiologist, medical technologist). . Minimum 1 year of IONM experience is a must . Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends when placed on call . Ability to work independently as well as within a team . Ability to communicate effectively with team members, hospital staff and other stakeholders . Competency in using computer software . Share our core values of integrity, respect, and teamwork Please submit your updated resume by using the APPLY NOW BUTTON By submitting your personal data and/or resume to us in connection with your job application, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us in collecting, using, retaining, and disclosing your personal data and/or resume to prospective employers for the purpose of the evaluating, processing and administration by company relating to this job application. .We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates would be notified. We wish you all the best in your career search. You are welcome to visit our website at RK Recruitment Pte Ltd | EA License No.: 20C0280 Joceline Lim Shuet Er | EA Personnel No.: R22108933