Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Certified Neurodiagnostic Technologist, Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist, Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist, Neurodiagnostic Technologist
What they do:
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.
On the job, you would:
- Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).
- Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
- Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed.
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Health
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- MEDITECH software
- Neurotronics Polysmith
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- FileMaker Pro
Spreadsheet software
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associate's degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$41,070
per year, on average
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