Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a vendor to provide Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The selected vendor will be required to provide a certified neurophysiological monitoring technician and equipment for each procedure. The technician will set up equipment, attach it to the patient, and monitor the patient during the entire surgical procedure. The vendor must also provide a list of compatible disposables and stay up to date with the latest technology and certifications. • The vendor must provide services Monday through Friday from 0700-1600 and emergent services for holidays, nights, and weekends. • The technician must be able to continuously monitor neural function using modalities such as somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs), motor evoked potentials (MEPs), electroencephalogram (EEG), and electromyography (EMG) as applicable. • All technicians must maintain current certification relevant to IONM and pass through the local qualification process prior to provision of services. • The vendor must provide a list of compatible disposables, which the facility will select and stock locally for use in the procedures.