Neurodiagnostic Technologists

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.

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

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

Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives.

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.

Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.

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

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.