Neurodiagnostic Technologist
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Job Description
The job of a neurodiagnostic technologist is to use specialized equipment to assess and monitor how well a patient’s nervous system is functioning. This helps doctors identify and treat various neurological problems.
A neurodiagnostic technologist receives extensive training in neurophysiology. This enables them to identify normal and abnormal electrical activity produces in the central nervous system, including autonomic and peripheral nervous systems.
Responsibilities
The neurodiagnostic technologist records electoral patterns throughout these systems to obtain valuable data that the patient’s physician can use to identify and treat conditions such as dizziness, headaches, strokes, seizure disorders and degenerative brain disease.
Neurodiagnostic technologists can perform tests that help doctors to uncover elusive causes of mental disorders and help doctors make a determination as to whether a patient is “brain-dead.”
Procedures that a neurodiagnostic technologist may perform include:
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Electroencephalograms (EEGs), which are used to assess the presence of brain activity
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Tracking brain and nerve function with intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery
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Diagnosis of seizures and other disorders through long-term monitoring
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Polysomnograms, which are used to diagnosis sleep disorders
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Measuring neurological responses to external stimuli in order to trace electrical pathways
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Measure the time it takes to send an electrical signal along a specific nerve to a particular muscle using nerve conduction studies
The most common test performed by neurodiagnostic technologists is the EEG. The technologist is also responsible for the safety of patients and staff, and for maintaining and calibrating the equipment.
The accuracy of the data and analysis supplied by the neurodiagnostic technologist is paramount to the neurologist.
This requires the neurodiagnostic technologist to possess the knowledge, judgment and critical thinking skills necessary to ensure that the reported results are complete and accurate.
Skills
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Monitoring |
You will be monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, and patients to make improvements or take corrective action. Sometimes you must monitor patients to see if they are alive or if they are brain dead. Monitoring is one of the most important skills. |
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Critical Thinking |
Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Attention to Detail |
Must be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. You will have to monitor patients who have neuro-disorders which are complex and need tons of attention. |
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Dependability |
Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill all your obligations. |
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Concern for Others |
Must be sensitive to others' needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job. You will work with patients and families who are vulnerable and at rough times in their lives. |
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Analytical Thinking |
Must be able to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Computers & Electronics |
Must have Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computers because you will be using specialty equipment to monitor and track patients. |
Working Conditions
As a neurodiagnostic technologist, you will work with patients of all ages. Most procedures performed by neurodiagnostic technologists are done in labs outfitted with the required equipment needed to conduct neurodiagnostic studies.
Potentially, a neurodiagnostic technologist may find employment opportunities in the following locales:
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Hospitals
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Physician’s offices
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Clinics
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Epilepsy monitoring units
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Sleep disorder clinics
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Research institutions
The diagnostic monitoring procedures can last anywhere from an hour or two to prolonged continuous monitoring.
While conducting the procedure, the neurodiagnostic technologist is responsible for ensuring an acceptable level of comfort for the patient, answering questions the patient may have about the procedure and help relieve any anxiety that patient may have.
The neurodiagnostic technologist is also charged with constantly observing the data being recorded by the specialized neurodiagnostic equipment.
Intraoperative neuromonitoring may be necessary for some patients undergoing certain surgical procedures.
In this instance, the neurodiagnostic technologist will be required to monitor the patient’s EEG as the surgical procedure progresses. This provides the surgeon with ongoing real-time information about the patient’s brain activity and/or nerve function.
Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
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| $65,226.00 | $31.36 | 102,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
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| Neurodiagnostic Technologist | Valley Health System | Winchester, VA | 02.15.2019 |
| Under limited supervision, performs standard and complex neurodiagnostic procedures, provides technical assistance and training to other technologists and students. Performs all the duties of the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I. Regular contacts... | |||
| REGISTERED NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIST | UMass Memorial Medical Center | Worcester, MA | 02.15.2019 |
| Performs a minimum of three procedures in the neurodiagnostic lab. These procedures include EEG, EMG, Autonomic testing, Evoke Potentials, OR Monitoring, or assisting with BOTOX treatments. May assist in the training of other technicians. | |||
| Neurodiagnostic Technician II | Milford Regional Medical Center | Milford, MA | 02.18.2019 |
| Perform a variety of neurodiagnostic testing under the general supervision of the Chief Technologist of the EEG/EMG Laboratory. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. 1-2 years training in accredited EEG Technology School.... | |||
| Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Sleep Disorders Lab | New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Works under the supervision of the director of the Neurodiagnostic Center, and the coordinator for the department. Prepares patients for and conducts routine and special END procedures, such as EEG and EMG. Performs diagnostic and investigative... | |||
| NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH I (PER DIEM) - CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY | UNC Health Care | Chapel Hill, NC | 02.06.2019 |
| - NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH I (PER DIEM) - CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (OTH01NK4) Job Description NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH I (PER DIEM) - CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY-OTH01NK4 Description Position: Neurodiagnostic Technologist I Location: UNC Medical... | |||
| Neurodiagnostic Tech III-Neuro EEG Lab | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 02.15.2019 |
| Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Neuro EEG Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position Summary The Level... | |||
| Neurodiagnostic Technician - CMC Main | Carolinas HealthCare System | Charlotte, NC | 12.07.2018 |
| Job Req ID: 178408 Position Number: 00144753 Employment Type: Part Time Shift: Weekends Shift Details : Weekend - Nights Standard Hours: 24.00 Department Name: Neurodiagnostics Location:... | |||
| Neurodiagnostic Technician - CHS Pineville | Carolinas HealthCare System | Charlotte, NC | 08.24.2018 |
| Job Req ID: 171464 Position Number: 00164005 Employment Type: PRN Shift: Variable/On Call Shift Details : Standard Hours: 4.00 Department Name: Neurodiagnostics Location: Atrium Health... | |||
| Neurodiagnostic Tech II - PT 16 hours, Day shift | Sisters of Providence Health System | Springfield, MA | 12.11.2018 |
| Primary function is to conduct Neurodiagnostic studies on patients of all ages in accordance with department protocols and national standards in order to assist Neurologist with proper diagnosis and treatment. Neurodiagnostic procedures include... | |||
| NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Occupational Summary Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked... | |||
| NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Occupational Summary Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG),... | |||
| Interop Monitor Tech | VCU Health System | Richmond, VA | 02.15.2019 |
| VCU Health System's Children's Heart Center is searching for a full time Interoperative Monitor Tech. The Interoperative Monitor Tech performs Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring of EEG, EP, EMG, and NCV procedures using established... | |||
| Neurodiagnostic Technician / Registered - CHS Northeast | Carolinas HealthCare System | Concord, NC | 10.09.2018 |
| Job Req ID: 175093 Position Number: 00121175 Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Details : Standard Hours: 40.00 Department Name: Neurodiagnostics-NE Location: CHS Northeast... | |||
| Surgical Technologist | VCU Health System | Richmond, VA | 02.15.2019 |
| VCU Health System's Operating Room is seeking a full time Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and... | |||
| Surgical Technologist | VCU Health System | Richmond, VA | 02.15.2019 |
| VCU Health System's Operating Room is seeking a PRN Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to... | |||
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Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Winchester , VA
Valley Health System
Under limited supervision, performs standard and complex neurodiagnostic procedures, provides technical assistance and training to other technologists and students. Performs all the duties of the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I. Regular contacts...
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REGISTERED NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIST
Worcester, MA
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Performs a minimum of three procedures in the neurodiagnostic lab. These procedures include EEG, EMG, Autonomic testing, Evoke Potentials, OR Monitoring, or assisting with BOTOX treatments. May assist in the training of other technicians.
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Neurodiagnostic Technician II
Milford, MA
Milford Regional Medical Center
Perform a variety of neurodiagnostic testing under the general supervision of the Chief Technologist of the EEG/EMG Laboratory. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. 1-2 years training in accredited EEG Technology School....
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Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Sleep Disorders Lab
Wilmington, NC
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Works under the supervision of the director of the Neurodiagnostic Center, and the coordinator for the department. Prepares patients for and conducts routine and special END procedures, such as EEG and EMG. Performs diagnostic and investigative...
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NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH I (PER DIEM) - CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
Chapel Hill, NC
UNC Health Care
- NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH I (PER DIEM) - CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (OTH01NK4) Job Description NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH I (PER DIEM) - CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY-OTH01NK4 Description Position: Neurodiagnostic Technologist I Location: UNC Medical...
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Neurodiagnostic Tech III-Neuro EEG Lab
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Neuro EEG Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position Summary The Level...
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Neurodiagnostic Technician - CMC Main
Charlotte, NC
Carolinas HealthCare System
Job Req ID: 178408 Position Number: 00144753 Employment Type: Part Time Shift: Weekends Shift Details : Weekend - Nights Standard Hours: 24.00 Department Name: Neurodiagnostics Location:...
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Neurodiagnostic Technician - CHS Pineville
Charlotte, NC
Carolinas HealthCare System
Job Req ID: 171464 Position Number: 00164005 Employment Type: PRN Shift: Variable/On Call Shift Details : Standard Hours: 4.00 Department Name: Neurodiagnostics Location: Atrium Health...
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Neurodiagnostic Tech II - PT 16 hours, Day shift
Springfield, MA
Sisters of Providence Health System
Primary function is to conduct Neurodiagnostic studies on patients of all ages in accordance with department protocols and national standards in order to assist Neurologist with proper diagnosis and treatment. Neurodiagnostic procedures include...
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NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Occupational Summary Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked...
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NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Occupational Summary Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG),...
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Interop Monitor Tech
Richmond, VA
VCU Health System
VCU Health System's Children's Heart Center is searching for a full time Interoperative Monitor Tech. The Interoperative Monitor Tech performs Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring of EEG, EP, EMG, and NCV procedures using established...
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Neurodiagnostic Technician / Registered - CHS Northeast
Charlotte, NC
Carolinas HealthCare System
Job Req ID: 175093 Position Number: 00121175 Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Details : Standard Hours: 40.00 Department Name: Neurodiagnostics-NE Location: CHS Northeast...
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Surgical Technologist
Richmond, VA
VCU Health System
VCU Health System's Operating Room is seeking a full time Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and...
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Surgical Technologist
Richmond, VA
VCU Health System
VCU Health System's Operating Room is seeking a PRN Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to...