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Neurodiagnostic Technologists

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

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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.

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

Attach electrodes to patients, using adhesives.

Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.

Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.

Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions, as needed.

Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.

Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.

Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.

Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.

Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.

Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.

Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.

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Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Overview

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What Neurodiagnostic Technologists Do

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Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Overview

Career

What Neurodiagnostic Technologists Do

Other Job Titles Neurodiagnostic Technologists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Neurodiagnostic Technologists

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