Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.
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Salary Information
Neurodiagnostic Technologists: $48,790 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | General |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | General |
| Test patient nervous system functioning. | General |
| Repair medical facility equipment. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Collect information about clients. | General |
| Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients. | General |
| Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| BESA EEGFocus | Medical software |
| Cadwell Laboratories Easy | Medical software |
| EEG Portaview | Medical software |
| Natus NeuroWorks | Medical software |
| Neurofax SpikeDetector | Medical software |
| Neurotronics Polysmith | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Sleep analysis software | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Autonomic Professional | ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation | Not Available |
| Certified Magnetoencephalography Technologist | ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation | Not Available |
| Certified Polysomnographic Technician | Board of Polysomnographic Technologists | Not Available |
| Certified in Long Term Monitoring | ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation | Not Available |
| Certified in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring | ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation | Not Available |
| Registered Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist | ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation | Not Available |
| Registered Evoked Potential Technologist | ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation | Not Available |
| Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologists | American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Polysomnographic Technologist | Board of Polysomnographic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Sleep Technologist Certification | American Board of Sleep Medicine | Not Available |