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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Student Success Statement

“It’s better to be alone than to be

In bad company.”

Its better to be alone rather than people who do bad things. They'll probably ask you to do something wrong or bad.

Anon

Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologist in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, or bedside. They operate electrocardiogram equipment to monitor patients’ heart problems. They:

·        Connect electrodes to patients.

·        Insert and remove catheters.

·        Monitor equipment output.

·        Record test results.

·        Identify emergencies or abnormalities.

·        Operate ultrasound equipment.

Average Salary: $15,000-$32,000

Educational Requirements

Electrocardiograph technicians must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training.

Electrocardiograph training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases through on-the-job supervised experiences. Basic training takes three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

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Student Success Statement

"You cannot do wrong and feel

right. It Is impossible."

Ezra T. Benson

Every time you do wrong it may feel good but never right. It will always feel wrong after you do it.

Registered Dietitian

Duties and Responsibilities

Registered Dietitians provide advice and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools, educational administrations, research, hospitals, clinics, industry, food service management, and private practice. Registered Dietitians:

·      Organize and supervise food service operations and meal preparation.

·      Make dietary recommendations.

·      Counsel patients and clinics about diets.

·      Supervise food purchasing.

·      Study the nutritional value of food and how it is used by the body.

Average Salary: $30,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements

Students should take a challenging high school curriculum that includes math and science courses. High school business courses may also prove helpful.

A Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related field approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registered dietitians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practicum.

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Student Success Statement

"Tell me what is right and

I will fight for it."

Even if something is wrong but its the right thing to do you have to fight for it. When people ask you to do wrong you must say no every time.

Woodrow Wilson

Dialysis Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Dialysis Technicians operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions. Dialysis technicians are also referred to as renal dialysis technicians, hemodialysis technicians, or nephrology technicians. They work under the supervision of physicians, primarily in hospitals and clinics.

Dialysis technicians must fully understand the operation of the kidney dialysis machines. They are responsible for their operation, cleaning, and sterilization. They must also fully understand their patients’ needs. Dialysis technicians carefully monitor and record weight and vital signs before, during, and after the blood cleansing procedures. Additionally, they instruct patients about in-home treatments. Because dialysis technicians work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS.

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