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Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Neurodiagnostic Technologist

  • Fascinated by brain activity? Explore the world of neurodiagnostic technology.
  • Play a crucial role in diagnosing neurological disorders and improving patient care.
  • Unique chance to monitor brain waves and nerve signals during surgeries and tests.
💰 Earn $47K-$68K
📚 Associate Degree

Overview

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Earnings

$54,690 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
  • Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
  • Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).
  • Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.
  • Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients, as needed.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Working with my hands
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Writing

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Support
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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