Procirca CCN

Thank you to Allyson Eismont, Sydney Train and Taylor Magdelinic for planning a great for the Procirca Center for Clinical Neurophysiology (CCN) staff!

From thoughtful gifts and creative decorations to daily treats and meaningful recognition, this week truly celebrated the people and connections that power our neurodiagnostic team.

We’re proud of the work we do every day to support patient care—and even more grateful for the team behind it. 🧠💙

Happy Neurodiagnostic Week! 🧠 ⚡ 💻

This year’s theme—People & Connections—perfectly reflects what makes this work so impactful. From the OR to behind the scenes, it’s the collaboration, trust, and relationships within our team that drive patient safety and outcomes. Your dedication is what makes a difference in every case—and in every patient outcome.

Thank you to all the Neurodiagnostic Professionals! 🤝

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Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate Katherine Melonakos Anetakis and Lindsay Bhandari, whose leadership, expertise, and dedication make a lasting impact within our department and beyond.

Their commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care strengthens our team every day. They are trusted partners in the OR and clinical setting, setting a standard of professionalism and compassion that elevates our department and the care we provide.

Thank you, Dr. Anetakis and Dr. Bhandari, for your continued dedication and for the example you set for our team. We are grateful to work alongside you and proud to celebrate you today. 💙🩺

UPMC OR Family & Friends Day was all about opening our doors, sharing what we do, and showing the next generation what teamwork, dedication, and compassion in healthcare look like. Our team was proud to participate by giving families a behind-the-scenes look at how we support patients and surgical teams every day. ⚡ 🏥 🧠

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day special for friends and family, especially our volunteers- Shane Gordon, Taylor (Magdelinic) Wagner, Sydney (Pipo) Train, Emma Reichenbach, Briana (Gamret) Ryan, and Allyson Eismont! 😊 👏

📢 We’re Hiring: Associate Surgical Neurophysiologist

Join our team at UPMC Procirca and be part of a dedicated group supporting patient care across Pittsburgh area hospitals! As an Associate Surgical Neurophysiologist, you’ll provide real-time multi-modality neurophysiological monitoring of the peripheral and central nervous system in the diagnostic lab, ICU, and operating room — all under the guidance of experienced clinical neurophysiologists

📍 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (UPMC facilities)
🔗 Apply here: https://careers.upmc.com/job/22751067/associate-surgical-neurophysiologist/

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This week we celebrated Kaitlyn Jones and her 5-year anniversary at UPMC! From starting as a Patient Care Technician at WPIC while earning a BS in Neuroscience, to excelling as a Senior Surgical Neurophysiologist, Kaitlyn is a trusted and skilled presence in the OR. Her professionalism, leadership, and approachability make her someone junior staff consistently look up to. We’re incredibly fortunate to have her on our team. Congratulations, Kaitlyn!

We’re proud to share that our IONM team is the first in the world to use Cadwell’s newest technology — the Cadwell Guardians.

The Cadwell Guardian is a next-generation intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring platform designed to elevate surgical care through cutting-edge technology. This powerful system offers advanced multi-modality monitoring with high-channel data acquisition and integration — supporting comprehensive real-time insights during complex surgical procedures.

With enhanced precision, robust data capture, and seamless workflow integration, the Guardians system empowers our monitoring specialists to detect and respond to neurophysiological changes faster and more confidently than ever before optimizing surgical outcomes. 👏

Please join us in welcoming Kenneth “Kat” Chipps to the Procirca CCN team!

Kat comes to Procirca from Carlow University’s IOM program, where a passion for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring first began. Kat is excited to grow in this new role, gain greater clinical independence, and contribute meaningfully as a strong member of the surgical neurophysiology team.

We’re glad to have you officially with us, Kat—welcome to Procirca! 💙

💼 Now Hiring: Associate Surgical Neurophysiologist 💼
📍 Pittsburgh, PA (UPMC)

🔍 About the Role:
As an Associate Surgical Neurophysiologist, you’ll provide real-time multi-modality neurophysiological monitoring of the peripheral and central nervous system in the diagnostic lab, ICU, and operating room — all under the guidance of our clinical neurophysiology team.
✔ Generous benefits and total rewards package
✔ Opportunities for career growth and skill development
✔ Meaningful work supporting surgical teams and improving patient outcomes

💡 This role is ideal for someone with a passion for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) — whether you’re launching your career or looking to grow your clinical experience.

👉 Learn more or apply:

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