Neurodiagnostic Technologists

• 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.
• Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Neurodiagnostic Technologists.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Neurodiagnostic Technologists.