Andres M. Salom
Hollywood
Summary
Professional Neurophysiologist with strong background in clinical and research settings. Adept at utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, conducting electrophysiological studies, and interpreting complex data to drive patient outcomes. Highly skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, adapting to evolving requirements, and ensuring precision in all tasks. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and commitment to excellence in patient care and scientific inquiry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NEUROPHYSIOLOGIST
Specialty Care
South Florida
02.2025 - Current
- Advocate for the patient to monitor their nervous system during surgery and exhibited proficiency in explaining test procedures and roles in the OR.
- Demonstrated ability to stimulate and record electrodes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performed initial clinical baselines of motor and sensory neurological assessment; following established protocols to maintain integrity of the recording.
- Consulted with the anesthesia team regarding management of anesthetic agents for successful recording of neurophysiological signals.
- Enacted and prepared medical record documentation in accordance with SpecialtyCare policy.
- Entrenched and maintained timely communication with oversight physicians and other team members.
- Set proper interaction with surgeons and other members of the surgical team to provide interpretive data regarding the patient’s neurological status during the procedure.
- Recognized, communicated and documented normal and abnormal patterns in neurophysiological recordings as well as performed troubleshooting techniques to reports to ensure integrity of recording.
- Prepare accurately and timely IONM logs, including a technical description of the IONM modalities, with emphasis on clinical observations in order to assist with preparation of a professional report.
EEG Technologist
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Hollywood Beach Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Identified and corrected artifacts. Edits and forwarded results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
- Performed long-term video EEG monitoring on patients, demonstrating proficiency in the International 10-20 system.
- Performed job functions following the Guidelines for EEG and Long Term Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring in Epilepsy as set by the American Society of Electro-Neuro-Diagnostic Technologists.
- Review the patient's history and educate the patient about the procedure.
EEG associate
AYA HEALTHCARE staffing agency
Upstate Medical University SUNY
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Perform routine EEG’s in accordance with established ASET guidelines on patients ranging from neonate to geriatric in an in and outpatient setting.
- Measured and applied electrodes for adult and pediatric patients during eeg setups.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures in the ICU and other critical areas to ensure patient safety.
- Entered raw data and prepared data for physician review.
Department Intraoperative Neurodiagnostics
PROLINK staffing agency
Buffalo General Medical Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked with a professional team of IOM Technologist, neurosurgeons and orthopedics surgeons in providing intraoperative neurological services to selected cases.
- Established proper communication with a interdisciplinary team of nurses, anesthesia staff reviewing monitoring plan.
- Collected patient history prior to case, discuss monitoring plan with Neurophysiologist in charge and with surgical team.
- Set up, add, additional protocols and montages to create a more efficient monitoring protocol.
Intraoperative neurotechnologist
MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Evaluated the case of the day, review history to determine monitoring plan.
- Bring equipment into the OR to set up, adjust, and calibrate to optimized recording.
- Implemented appropriate troubleshooting methods in order to ensure accurate recording of information.
- Appropriately maintained interaction with the surgical team and surgeons during surgery to provide interpretative data regarding the patient's neurological status thought the case.
- Displayed abilities in identifying and eliminating physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
- Able to recognize normal and abnormal patterns; understanding the medical and anesthetic conditions that influence modalities employed during surgery.
- Accurately documented significant events and stages of surgery in a timely manner including technical description of the IOM modality recorded, with emphasis on the clinical observations in order to assist the neurologist with the final interpretation.
- Maintained equipment clean and working properly.
Lead neurodiagnostics
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
Providence, RI
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Established procedures prepared electroencephalographic examinations as well as prepared impressions of findings.
- Demonstrated responsibility during electrocorticography recording including effective communication with surgeons and anesthesia staff.
- Supported staff assisting in training and knowledge resource.
Lead technologist
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
Newport Beach, CA
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided daily supervision of the EEG team, coordinate patient and team schedules, delegate assignments, supervise and train staff.
- Performed complex neurodiagnostics procedures such as Electrocorticography and intracranial recordings.
- Set up, troubleshoot and manage intracranial monitoring in order to ensure quality of care.
- Displayed capabilities in troubleshooting technical issues encountered on the different departments: outpatients, inpatient and EMU settings.
PACIFIC NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
San Francisco, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assessed modalities to apply accordingly to surgical goals; communicated effectively with surgical team.
- Applied electrodes correctly.
- Acquired original baseline activity and notified findings to neurosurgeon.
- Accurately documented details of surgery progression in a timely manner (incision, medications changes, vital signs etc).
- Effectively closed down procedure which includes safe removal of electrodes from patient and application of proper sanitation protocols prior to leaving the operation room.
Medical Instrument Technician Per Diem
VETERANS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, California
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Setup and perform EEG routine studies on outpatients veterans.
- Performed Inpatient EEGs on Intensive Care Units abiding units protocols.
- Pruned and clipping studies and maintaining databases.
- Assisted in Electromyography Studies.
Sr. EEG Technologist
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OF SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CA
02.2016 - 09.2019
- Integral member of the Neurodiagnostics Services by performing EEGs, Video/EEG monitoring and patient observation, evoked potentials (EPs) and other specialized procedures in both in and out patients settings.
- Perform intracranial recordings preparing diagrams, labeling, and montage creation according to surgery goals.
- Demonstrate proficiency performing ECOGs; including properly setting computers according to the procedure protocol; establishing communication with an interdisciplinary team.
- Perform EEG setups on intensive care units and other specialized locations.
- Ensure electrode and equipment integrity.
- Participate in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, in-services and other staff development activities.
- Review and study EEG patient data and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
- Place and maintain the ordering of supplies according to patient volume.
EEG azfAnalyst
ALLIANCE FAMILY OF COMPANIES
San Bruno, CA
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided knowledge of EEG patterns and edited data to prepare for neurologist to review.
- Input patient demographics and exam detail into a report for the neurologist.
- Worked within the scope of the American Electroneurodiagnostics Technologist guidelines while compliance with regulatory standards.
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
UNITED DIAGNOSTICS
New England
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared registration, history and consent forms accordingly.
- Setup ambulatory EEG equipment.
- Performed EEG study following 10/20 system efficiently.
- Explained expectations and inform patient following EEG setup.
- Handled troubleshooting technical issues.
- Displayed care when disconnecting study from patient.
- Collected patient diary, study data and properly download into cloud database.
EEG Technologist
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
Boston, MA
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Worked with eight-person team in a busy neurophysiology lab to conduct routine EEG studies for outpatient adults and perform portable recordings in intensive care units as needed.
- Reviewed records to identify EEG abnormalities and work with Fellows to enable diagnosis.
- Communicated effectively with a diverse group of patients and employees.
- Provided maintenance of equipment to ensure high quality patient data.
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
AMN Healthcare Staffing agency, Tower Health: Reading Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2014
- Provided support to a six-person EEG team to perform outpatient studies in the adult population.
- Conducted routine studies, and portable recordings in intensive care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing study data results, using Nihon Kohden software.
Intra Operative Neurophysiology, Anesthesia Department
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Calibrated and adjusted EEG and EP selecting appropriate settings, and electrodes for each procedure.
- Assessed the baseline electrical activity with regard to the patient clinical history and current status.
- Reported findings to the anesthesiology and surgeon team.
- Gained experience with EMG, SSEP, MEP, BAERS modalities.
- Monitored the electrical signals throughout out the procedure and notify the surgeon of any significant change caused by anesthetics, positioning, or surgical.
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Prepared technologist reports and billing accordingly.
- Notified supervisor of orders and equipment repairs.
Neurophysiology Technologist Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Boston, MA
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked with a two person team in a long term monitoring epilepsy unit to perform EEG set up on scheduled adult and pediatric outpatients.
- Analyzed study data using XLTEK software to identify neurophysiology findings.
- Correlated study findings with epilepsy fellows and directive department persona.
- Provided equipment maintenance and fix leads as required in order to maintain proper recording.
- Amended and contribute to weekly schedule patient case conferences.
- Complied with department Infection Control Policies.
- Communicated effectively with a diverse health care staff.
EEG Technologist
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Boston, MA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Worked in a seven-person team to perform EEG studies of patients for both adult and pediatric population.
- Conducted routine studies, set up for long-term monitoring and performed portable recordings in intensive care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing study data results, using XLTEK software.
- Attend and contribute to patient case conferences.
Nurse Assistant
ROGERSON HOUSE
Boston, MA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided nursing and personal care services in an assisted living facility serving seniors living with dementia.
- Assisted residents with grooming, bathing, and feeding consistent with resident care policies.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of residents was maintained; worked to manage challenging behaviors.
- Brought a combination of enthusiasm and firmness to create a safe and positive environment for residents.
Education
Associate of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA05-2011
Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T)
ABRET
Associates - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
LABOURE COLLEGE
Boston, MA09-2008
Skills
- 20 years of experience in neurotechnology procedures and EEG Techniques
- Registered EEG Technologist (REEGT) and CPR Registered
- Profound knowledge of department’s policy, procedures and standards
- SOFTWARE & APPLICATIONS: XLTEK, Nihon Kohden, Cadwell, LMR, Lifelines
- MODALITIES EXPERIENCE: EMG, SSEP, MEP, BAERS
- LANGUAGES: Fluent in English and Spanish
Accomplishments
- Initiated the development of [ No one left behind]. which consisted on the implementation of data collection of patient volume, pending orders, staff availability in order to come with strategies for improvement of neurodiagnostic lab performance.
Certification
- Certified Electroneurodiagnostics Tecnologist , ABRET - 2029
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
NEUROPHYSIOLOGIST
Specialty Care
02.2025 - Current
EEG Technologist
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
AMN Healthcare Staffing agency, Tower Health: Reading Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2014
EEG associate
AYA HEALTHCARE staffing agency
12.2023 - 06.2024
Department Intraoperative Neurodiagnostics
PROLINK staffing agency
05.2023 - 09.2023
Intraoperative neurotechnologist
MAYO CLINIC
09.2021 - 04.2023
Lead neurodiagnostics
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 08.2021
Lead technologist
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
03.2020 - 12.2020
PACIFIC NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
09.2019 - 03.2020
EEG azfAnalyst
ALLIANCE FAMILY OF COMPANIES
11.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Instrument Technician Per Diem
VETERANS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO
01.2017 - 03.2020
Sr. EEG Technologist
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OF SAN FRANCISCO
02.2016 - 09.2019
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
UNITED DIAGNOSTICS
01.2015 - 01.2016
Intra Operative Neurophysiology, Anesthesia Department
01.2014 - 09.2014
Neurophysiology Technologist Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
10.2012 - 01.2014
EEG Technologist
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2016
EEG Technologist
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2010
Nurse Assistant
ROGERSON HOUSE
01.2004 - 01.2006
Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T)
ABRET
Associates - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
LABOURE COLLEGE
Associate of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY