Electroneurodiagnostic technologist
Duties and responsibilities:
Electroneurodiagnostic technologists 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.
Electroneurodiagnotic
technologists usually work in hospital , laboratories, or physicians’ offices. They:
·
Prepare
medical records
·
Apply
electrodes and select instrument settings
·
Perform
electroneurodiagnostic tests
·
Adjust
and maintain their equipment.
·
Record
tests results
·
Identify
patient abnormalities.
Average salary:
$20,000-$35,000
Educational requirements:
Electroneurodiagnostic
technologists must have a high school diploma and some courses in computer
technology before beginning specialized training.
Electroneurodiagnostic
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
technologists must pass written and oral examinations.
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