UTTAM KRISHAN SHARMA - Surgical Neurotechnologist / IONM Specialist - Arena Medical Care Pvt. Ltd.

Summary

Dynamic Surgical Neurotechnologist with extensive experience at Arena Medical Care Pvt. Ltd., specializing in multimodality IONM and real-time data interpretation. Proven ability to enhance surgical outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with surgical teams. Skilled in equipment setup and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal patient safety during complex procedures.

Overview

10

years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Neurotechnologist / IONM Specialist

Arena Medical Care Pvt. Ltd.

New Delhi

03.2019 - Current

Delivered intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for neurosurgical, spinal, orthopedic, ENT and related procedures with focus on patient safety.
Prepared procedure-specific monitoring plans that addressed neurological structures at risk and clinical requirements.
Installed electrodes, stimulators, amplifiers, and supporting neurophysiological monitoring equipment before surgery.
Documented dependable baseline recordings prior to critical surgical stages.
Supported surgical teams with rapid communication of alerts and monitoring findings to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating-room staff.
Achieved improved monitoring quality through troubleshooting, artifact reduction, signal optimization, and equipment maintenance.
Supported product sales and application efforts for TCD, ICP monitoring systems, cortical stimulators, rTMS systems, and ECOG accessories, improving understanding and adoption.
Enabled healthcare professionals to use neurophysiological monitoring equipment effectively through product demonstrations and technical guidance.

Neurotechnologist (clinical experience)

Quantum Neuromonitoring Pvt. Ltd.

Chennai and Mumbai

08.2017 - 04.2018

Delivered intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during brain, spine, ENT, and orthopedic surgeries to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Intraoperative Neurophysiologist (Hospital clinical experience)

M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Neuroscience

Bengaluru

06.2016 - 04.2017

Provided support during brain and spinal surgeries to maintain patient safety and assist surgical team.
Worked with Dr. A. S. Hegde to improve patient care through clear communication and reliable support.
Kept procedural records and recorded post-procedure outcomes for quality assurance and ongoing improvement.

Education

Integrated B.Tech.-MTech. - Cognitive and Neuroscience

Centre For Converging Technologies, University of Rajasthan

Jaipur

01-2015

Senior Secondary Education - Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan

01-2007

Skills

Multimodality expertise
Collaborative teamwork
Signal enhancement
Maintenance of equipment
Planning procedures

Anaesthesia and surgical coordination
Sales and support for neurotechnology
Data analysis using Matlab
Assessment of neurophysiology
Demonstration of products

Publication and Conference Presentation

Sharma, U. K., & Joseph, J. (2015). Design of a virtual-reality assay for Apis dorsata and characterization of a subset of optomotor responses using the assay. Poster presented at the National Conference on Ethology and Evolution, November 2015.
Participated and volunteered in the three-day conference, The Attentive Listeners in the Visual World, Centre for Neural and Cognitive Sciences, University of Hyderabad, November 2014.
Participated in a ten-day workshop on genomics, proteomics, drug design, and high-performance computing at IIT Delhi, October 2012.
Participated in the Conference on Radiation in Health Care at SMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, November 2013.

Clinical Training:

Christian Medical College and Hospital - Vellore
Visitor Observer, Department of Neurophysiology (May-July-2017) | IONM Training Supervisor: Dr. Srinivasa Babu

Research Experience

Neuronal Systems Laboratory, University of Hyderabad –
Master's Thesis (August 2014 - June 2016) Supervisor: Dr. Joby Joseph
Project: Designing a Virtual-Reality Assay for Apis dorsata and Characterizing Optomotor Responses
Supercomputing Facility for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, IIT Delhi
Research Trainee - Genomics, Proteomics, Drug Design and High-Performance Computing October 2012 Supervisor: Dr. B. Jayaram
Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, INMAS, DRDO New Delhi
Research Trainee July 2013 Supervisor: Dr. Kailash Manda
Studied preclinical models of behavioural dysfunction and radiation-induced behavioural changes in mice.
Gained practical experience in animal handling, mouse-brain dissection, H&E staining, cell staining, microtome operation, and gamma-radiation exposure.

Award and International Recognition

International Neuroscience Doctoral Programme Travel Grant
Awarded a travel grant for participation in an international Ph.D. programme selection process at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal, April-May 2016.

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