MICHAEL C. LOWTHER
Miami
Summary
Proficient in monitoring the modalities needed to monitor orthopedic, neurological and vascular surgeries (SSEPs, Evoked and free-run EMG, EEG (free-run and processed), as well as Transcranial Motor Evoked Potentials, ABRs, and Cranial Nerve EMG). Able to quickly troubleshoot technical problems for Cascade systems. Able to apply EEG electrodes using collodian, paste, and tape application as well as needle electrodes. Able to perform EEG studies in the lab, LTM unit, ICU and OR, as well as adjust montage according to patient history. Able to help train more inexperienced technologist.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
IONM Specialist
Baptist Health
Miami, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Participate, with surgeon, in the planning of intraoperative monitoring modalities appropriate to the surgical procedure
- Meet with patients and their families to discuss IOM and my role in the OR, as well as, go over any significant past medical history and answer any question about IOM
- Calibrate IONM equipment, Set up OR table and any other equipment needed for case
- prepare electrodes and selects montage(s) appropriate for surgical procedure being performed
- Apply electrodes using standard precautions for infection control per hospital's policy and procedures
- Troubleshoot any technical or physiological issues that may prevent obtaining monitorable IONM data
- Documents procedure, modalities used and tests performed, surgical maneuvers and events, levels of inhaled anesthetics, dosage of intravenous anesthetics, use of muscle relaxants, blood pressure, body temperature, and other physiologic parameters as appropriate.
- Documents any and all communications or warnings relevant to patient care including corrective action taken.
- Completes post-operative reports and billing forms.
IONM Specialist
Mayo Clinic (Phoenix)
Phoenix, AZ
07.2024 - 08.2025
- discuss with surgeon the important details of each case in order to select appropriate monitoring techniques.
- Performs all pre-operative patient verifications, communications with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and documenting.
- Selects montage(s) appropriate for surgical procedure being performed.
- Prepares patients for IOM and acquiring signals.
- Engages in timely discussions with the surgeons and anesthesiologists regarding all issues related to IOM.
- Set up and confirming proper operation of all equipment including: Testing of equipment and checking integrity of electrodes
- Ensuring that all stimulators are delivering expected stimuli to the correct site.
IONM Technologist
St Joseph’s Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 07.2024
- -Arrive at the hospital in a timely manner to setup and calibrate IONM equipment
- - Meet with surgeon to confirm procedure and modalities required
- - Meet with patient and their families to discuss IOM and my role in the OR, go over any significant past medical history and answer any question about IOM
- -Meet with the anesthesia team to discuss IOM plan
- -Proficient in a wide variety of advanced modalities including: SSEPs, TcMEPs, Direct cortical MEPs, D-waves, cranial nerve EMG monitoring, BAEPs, etc.
- -Proficient in monitoring a wide variety of neurosurgical, vascular and orthopedic Procedures.
IONM Technologist
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Meet with surgeon to confirm procedure and modalities required
- Meet with patient and their families to discuss IOM and my role in the OR, go over any significant past medical history and answer any question about IOM
- Meet with the anesthesia team to discuss IOM plan
- record high quality SSEP, MEP, BAEPs and EMG studies during surgical cases involving the central and peripheral nervous system.
- skilled at waveform recognition, instrumentation, artifact recognition and mitigation, and the appropriate reporting and documentation techniques of all IOM studies.
- assist in training and or assisting the supervisor in operational responsibilities
Surgical Neurophysiologist
Specialtycare
Miami, Florida
07.2019 - 11.2021
- meet with patients, review their history, and explain what neuromonitoring means for their safety.
- work side-by-side with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff to directly influence surgical decisions and patient outcomes.
- acquire complex waveforms, correlate findings with surgical events
- Documents procedure, modalities used and tests performed, surgical maneuvers and events, levels of inhaled anesthetics, dosage of intravenous anesthetics, use of muscle relaxants, blood pressure, body temperature, and other physiologic parameters as appropriate.
IOM Technologist
Columbia Presbyterian
New York, New York
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Participate, with surgeon, in the planning of intraoperative monitoring modalities appropriate to the surgical procedure
- Meet with patients and their families to discuss IOM and my role in the OR, as well as, go over any significant past medical history and answer any question about IOM
- Calibrate IONM equipment, Set up OR table and any other equipment needed for case
- prepare electrodes and selects montage(s) appropriate for surgical procedure being performed
- Apply electrodes using standard precautions for infection control per hospital's policy and procedures
- Troubleshoot any technical or physiological issues that may prevent obtaining monitorable IONM data
- Documents procedure, modalities used and tests performed, surgical maneuvers and events, levels of inhaled anesthetics, dosage of intravenous anesthetics, use of muscle relaxants, blood pressure, body temperature, and other physiologic parameters as appropriate.
- Documents any and all communications or warnings relevant to patient care including corrective action taken.
- Completes post-operative reports and billing forms.
END TECH III
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Performs EEG recordings during Amytal (WADA) testing. Performs Electrocorticography (ECOG) intraoperatively.
- Performs Long Term Monitoring for Epilepsy (LTME) with scalp and intracranial (strip, grid, and depth) electrodes.
- Set up patients in the ICU, and outpatient setting for aEEG, cEEG, and routine EEGs.
- Attend departmental meetings and conferences to stay current on industry standards
IOM Technologist
Biotronic Neuromonitoring
Ann Arbor, MI
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Learned Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
- Learned the techniques required for infection control
- Learned the ACNS guidelines for IOM Technologists.
- Mastered patient safety training.
- Able to troubleshoot problems with evoked potentials
- Able to correctly identify waveforms (normal and abnormal)
- Proficient in documentation of surgical stages, physiological parameters, during surgery
- Communicate effectively with Surgeon and other OR staff to insure prompt action in response to potential surgical changes
- Became proficient in monitoring SSEP, EMG, TcMEPs, EEG, and other modalities
EEG Technologist
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
11.2011 - 03.2012
- - Mastered taking a comprehensive patient history
- - Familiar with the various AEDs and their uses
- -Applied electrodes according to the 10-20 system
- - Studied pattern recognition for adults, adolescent, and neonates.
- - Proficient in troubleshooting and eliminating artifacts (physiological and electrical)
- -Mastered proper use of Activation procedure
EEG Technologist
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
06.2010 - 11.2011
- Learned basic Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
- -Mastered proper placement of electrodes according to the 10-20 system
- Learned MSDS and OSHA Standards as well as infection control
- Learned how to localize abnormalities on the various different montages
- Learned the advantages of all the various montages.
- -Performed the proper documentation required for each procedure.
- Learned Medical terminology
- Learned how to apply electrodes according to the 10-20 system Learned patter recognition, of normal, and abnormal adult, pediatric and neonatal EEG -Mastered proper use of Activation procedures.
- Familiarized myself with the effects of medication and metabolic disorders on EEG
- Knowledgeable on the effects of various Neurological conditions on EEG
- Proficient in normal features and abnormalities of the Sleep and waking EEG for adults and pediatrics
- Proficient in LTM, ICU, OR EEG monitoring.
- Mastered application using paste, collodian, and tape
- Edited LTM and Ambulatory studies for Neurologists
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Barry University
Miami, Florida09-2009
Skills
- BLS Certified
- ABRET CNIM, and REEG T certification
- Proficient in Cascade Pro, elite, and guardian equipment
- Knowledgeable in proper sterile technique
- Familiar with neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
- Proficient in SSEPs, TcMEPs, EEG, ABRs, Cranial Nerve monitoring, and EMG
- Effective communicator
- Team player
- Self-starter
- Knowledgeable of how surgical, physiological and technical issues affect EPs
Accomplishments
- ABRET registration in CNIM: 2627: 2/2013-12/2028
- ABRET registration in R.EEG T: 5160: 9/2013-12/2028
Timeline
IONM Specialist
Baptist Health
08.2025 - Current
IONM Specialist
Mayo Clinic (Phoenix)
07.2024 - 08.2025
IONM Technologist
St Joseph’s Medical Center
01.2023 - 07.2024
IONM Technologist
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
11.2022 - 11.2022
Surgical Neurophysiologist
Specialtycare
07.2019 - 11.2021
IOM Technologist
Columbia Presbyterian
04.2015 - 07.2019
END TECH III
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
10.2013 - 04.2015
IOM Technologist
Biotronic Neuromonitoring
03.2012 - 10.2013
EEG Technologist
Tufts Medical Center
11.2011 - 03.2012
EEG Technologist
Boston Children's Hospital
06.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Barry University