Auditory, Background Investigation, Calibration, Database Administration, Electroencephalography (EEG), Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Contracts, Government, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, High Availability, Liability Insurance, Local Government, Military, Modality, Small Business, State Government, Test Equipment, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
Why This Contract Is Different
- Funded federal contract — Signed, awarded, funded. Not a pipeline posting or future opportunity.
- $2,500 per case, 45 cases per year — $112,500 annual income for predictable, low-volume work
- State-of-the-art facility — New 1.1M sq ft William Beaumont AMC at Fort Bliss, TX (opened 2021)
- Predictable schedule — 72-hour advance notice for routine cases, minimal emergency burden
- 4-year stability — Base year + 3 option years (April 2026 through March 2030)
- Contractor-owned equipment model — You control your system, consumables, and clinical workflow
- Supplements your existing portfolio — 3 to 4 cases per month leaves room for other engagements
Compensation
Per-case rate: $2,500 (flat, all-inclusive)
Annual income: $112,500 (45 cases/year)
Hourly equivalent: $350-$625/hr (typical 4-6 hr case + setup)
What's included in your rate:
- Professional technologist time (setup, monitoring, documentation)
- All consumables (electrodes, leads, disposables)
- Equipment use, maintenance, and calibration (contractor-owned system)
- Professional liability insurance ($1M per occurrence)
- All business overhead, taxes, and administration
Contract Structure
- Status: Independent Contractor (1099-MISC)
- Volume: ~45 cases per year (avg. 3-4 per month)
- Term: Base year (Apr 2026-Mar 2027) + three 1-year options through Mar 2030
- Location: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX
- Schedule: 72-hour notice for routine cases; 2-hour response for emergency cases
- Hours: 24/7 availability; arrive 2 hours before scheduled surgery
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring modalities (as required per case):
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEPs)
- Motor Evoked Potentials (MEPs)
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses (BAERs)
- Cranial Nerve Monitoring (CN 3-12)
- Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring
- Intraoperative EEG
- Pedicle Screw Stimulation
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Electrode Monitoring
Pre-case: Coordinate with OR scheduling, arrive 2 hours before surgery, set up and self-test equipment, brief OR team on monitoring plan.
Intraoperative: Anatomical prep and electrode placement, continuous monitoring and real-time data interpretation, immediate communication of neurophysiological changes to surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Post-case: Complete documentation in MTF systems per TJC standards, equipment maintenance, biannual in-service training to OR staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- CNIM certification (ABRET) OR ABNM certification
- 12+ weeks IONM training (intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring)
- 3+ years independent IONM experience, including complex spine and neuro cases
- Unrestricted Texas state license (if applicable) or ability to obtain immediately
- Current BLS certification (ACLS if required by facility)
- Professional liability insurance ($1M per occurrence minimum)
- Contractor-owned IONM system meeting all PWS modality requirements
- Ability to pass government background check and obtain installation access
- HIPAA training (annual requirement)
Preferred Experience
- Prior performance in military, VA, or federal medical facilities
- Experience in academic medical center or Level I trauma center ORs
- Familiarity with Joint Commission, DoD, or VA standards
- Track record as 1099 contractor managing own equipment and schedule
- Multimodality expertise across complex neuro, spine, vascular, and ENT cases
How to Apply
Submit to: Richard Holmes, CLFC Healthcare & Communications
Email: Apply via CLFC careers page
Include:
- Current CV/resume highlighting CNIM credential and IONM experience
- Copy of current CNIM (or ABNM) certificate
- Proof of professional liability insurance (or evidence of insurability)
- Brief statement confirming you own or have access to compliant IONM system
- Contact information and availability for interview
About CLFC Healthcare & Communications
CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare & Communications) provides healthcare staffing and language access services to federal, state, and local government agencies nationwide. CLFC is a Small Business and Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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