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Neurodiagnostic Technologists

SOC 29-2099.01

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

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Monitoring

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Writing

3.2

Social Perceptiveness

3.2

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.3

Medicine and Dentistry

4.3

English Language

4.1

Computers and Electronics

3.9

Clerical

3.6

Education and Training

3.6

Biology

3.5

Administration and Management

3.3

Key Tasks

1Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).

2Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.

3Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed.

4Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.

5Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives.

Also Known As

Certified Neurodiagnostic Technologist Clinical Supervisor, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Electroencephalograph Technician Electroencephalograph Technologist Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Coordinator Electrophysiology Technician Electrophysiology Technologist Laboratory Technologist Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist