CNIM-Certified Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Technologist

Location: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX (El Paso metropolitan area)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Compensation: $85-$120/hour (blended per-case rate, commensurate with certification and caseload experience)
Schedule: Full-time availability required; Monday-Friday with 24/7 on-call for emergent surgical cases; 72-hour advance notice for routine cases, 2-hour response for emergencies

Position Overview

A funded Department of Defense contract starts April 1, 2026, and CLFC Healthcare and Communications needs one CNIM-certified IONM technologist to fill it. This is not a pipeline posting or a future opportunity. The solicitation is published, the contract vehicle is firm fixed price, and the start date is set. If you hold an active CNIM through ABRET and can be credentialed and on-site at William Beaumont Army Medical Center by early April, this position is yours to win.

WBAMC is the DoD newest state-of-the-art medical center, a $1.4 billion facility opened in 2020 serving Active Duty service members, military families, and retirees across a three-state region. You will be the neurological sentinel in the OR, providing real-time electrophysiological monitoring during complex spine, cranial, vascular, and peripheral nerve procedures. The contract covers approximately 45 cases per year across four years (base plus three option years). You bring your own equipment, expertise, and professional liability coverage. CLFC handles contract administration, credentialing support, and business infrastructure so you can focus on protecting patients during surgery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform continuous intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during spine, cranial, vascular, and peripheral nerve surgical procedures at WBAMC
• Deliver full multimodality monitoring including SSEPs, MEPs, BAERs, Recurrent Laryngeal Monitoring, D-Wave Monitoring for spinal cord tumors, Cranial Nerve Monitoring (nerves 3-12), Intraoperative EEG, Brain Motor-Sensory Cortical Phase Reversal, Pedicle Screw Stimulation, Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Monitoring, and Spinal Column Nerve Exit Monitoring
• Communicate signal changes and actionable alerts to the attending surgeon and anesthesia team immediately per ACNS and ASNM professional guidelines
• Provide, set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain all IONM monitoring equipment, electrode arrays, amplifiers, stimulators, and consumable supplies (contractor-furnished)
• Respond to routine surgical cases within 72 hours of notification and emergent cases within 2 hours
• Maintain 24/7 availability via a toll-free call number for surgical scheduling coordination
• Deliver in-service training to OR nursing and surgical staff every six months on IONM equipment, procedures, and safety protocols
• Submit all contractor-furnished equipment for inspection and approval by MTF Medical Maintenance before initial use, upon equipment change, and on the facility recurring schedule
• Document all monitoring data, alerts, interventions, and surgical outcomes per WBAMC, Joint Commission (TJC), and regulatory requirements
• Comply with HIPAA, Privacy Act, and all DoD facility security and access protocols; complete annual HIPAA training and register with symplr vendor credentialing system

Required Qualifications

• Active CNIM certification through ABRET, current and in good standing. Alternative: ABNM certification with a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks of IONM-specific training
• Demonstrated competency across the full range of IONM modalities required by this contract: SSEPs, MEPs, BAERs, EMG, EEG, D-Wave, Cranial Nerve (3-12), Pedicle Screw Stimulation, Recurrent Laryngeal, and Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Monitoring
• Ability to independently provide, transport, set up, and operate a complete IONM monitoring system from a major OEM (Cadwell, Natus, Nihon Kohden, or Medtronic) with an active service contract
• Professional liability/malpractice insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum (FAR 52.237-7 requirement)
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation and obtain military installation access credentials
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Level I/II trauma center with emergent surgical monitoring (WBAMC performs complex trauma and advanced surgical procedures)
• Experience working in a Military Treatment Facility, VA medical center, or other federal healthcare environment
• R.EEG.T or R.EP.T registration in addition to CNIM
• Experience supporting graduate medical education programs where surgical residents operate with real-time neurophysiologic feedback
• Located in or willing to relocate to the El Paso, TX / Southern New Mexico / West Texas region
• Familiarity with DoD contractor credentialing, symplr registration, military facility access procedures, and/or robotic surgery monitoring integration

Compensation and Contract Details

• $85-$120/hour blended per-case rate (approximately 45 cases per year)
• Funded federal contract with a defined start date (April 1, 2026), not a speculative opportunity
• Four-year contract potential: base year plus three option years (180 total cases)
• Long-term stability with a predictable surgical caseload at one of the newest military medical centers in the United States
• CLFC provides full contract administration, credentialing coordination, and compliance support. You own your equipment and manage your practice while CLFC handles the federal contracting infrastructure

How to Apply

This is an immediate-need position for a funded DoD contract starting April 1, 2026. To be considered, apply through this posting and include:

1. Updated CV/resume highlighting IONM caseload and modalities
2. Copy of current CNIM (ABRET) or ABNM certification
3. Current BLS certification
4. Confirmation of availability for an April 2026 start
5. Earliest date available for a phone interview (we are scheduling interviews Tuesday through Friday of this coming week)

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24 hours of submission. Do not wait. This contract has a firm submission deadline and we are credentialing our technologist now.

About CLFC Healthcare and Communications

CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare and Communications) is a nationwide healthcare staffing and language access services organization supporting federal, state, and local government agencies. CLFC Healthcare and Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.