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Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Electroneurodiagnostic technologists use electronic graphs to determine if patients are suffering from a central nervous system condition or disease like epilepsy, tumors, stroke, or trauma.  The graphs are records of the brain's electrical activity.  Electroneurodiagnostic technologists usually work in hospitals, laboratories, or physicians' offices.  They: 
  • Prepare medical records.
  • Apply electrodes and select instrument settings.
  • Perform electroneurodiagnostic tests.
  • Adjust and maintain their equipment.
  • Record test results.
  • Identify patient abnormalities.
Average Salary:  $20,000 - $35,000
Educational Requirements:
Electroneurodiagnostic technologists must have a high school diploma and and some courses in computer technology before beginning specialized training. 

Electroneurodiagnostic training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases hospitals.  Training takes one year and is followed by another year of supervised experience.  Before beginning practice electroneurodiagnostic technologists must pass written and oral examinations.

For More Information:

American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists 
6501 East Commerce Avenue
Suite 120  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
(p) 816-931-1121
(f) 816-931-1145
info@aset.org 

  
     
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