Job Summary:

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist will conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. The technologist may also perform nerve conduction studies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collects patients medical information needed to customize tests. Conducts tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM). Explains testing procedures to patients, answers patients questions, and reassures patients.
• Indicates artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain such as poor electrode contacts or patient movement on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
• Monitors patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
• Conducts tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the
  probability of recovery from a coma.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots, or repairs equipment and corrects equipment malfunctions.
• Measures visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine
  responses to stimuli. Summarizes technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.
• Sets up, programs, and records montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze test results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred.
• Two to three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.