Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist use electronic graphs to determine if patients are suffering from a central nervous system condition or disease like epilepsy, tumors, stroke, or trauma. The graphs are records of the brain’s electrical activity. Electroneuodiagnostic technologists usually work in hospitals, laboratories, or physicians’ offices. They:

·        Prepare medical records.

·        Apply electrodes and select instrument settings.

·        Perform electroneurodiagnostic tests.

·        Adjust and maintain their equipment.

·        Identify patient abnormalities.

Average Salary: $20,000-$35,000

Educational Requirements

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist must have a high school diploma and some courses in computer technology before beginning specialized training.

Electroneuridiagnostics training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases hospitals. Training takes one year and is followed by another year of supervised experience. Before beginning practice electroneurodiagnostic technologist must pass written and oral examinations.

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