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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Certified Neurodiagnostic Technologist

2.	Clinical Supervisor, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

3.	Electroencephalograph Technician

4.	Electroencephalograph Technologist

5.	Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

6.	Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Coordinator

7.	Electrophysiology Technologist

8.	Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist

9.	Manager, Neurodiagnostic Laboratory & Epilepsy Center (Manager, Neurodiagnostic Lab & Epilepsy Center)

10.	Neurodiagnostic Technician

11.	Neurodiagnostic Technologist

12.	Polysomnographic Technologist

13.	Polysomnography Technician

14.	Polysomnography Technologist

15.	Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

16.	Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

17.	Senior Technologist

Job Tasks

	Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM). Test patient nervous system functioning.

	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. Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.

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

	Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives. Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

	Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma. Test patient nervous system functioning.

	Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed. Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients. Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

	Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions as needed. Maintain medical equipment or instruments. Repair medical facility equipment.

	Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli. Test patient nervous system functioning.

	Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders. Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.

	Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses. Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

	Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests. Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.

	Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system. Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

	Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results. Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.

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

	Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

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