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What does a neurodiagnostic technologist do?

Concorde Staff

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Updated January 14, 2016. The information contained in this blog is current and accurate as of this date.
Boy in a special cap during electroencephalography next to the monitor with readings

Do you enjoy a good mystery? You could help solve the mysteries of the brain and nervous system via a new career. By entering a neurodiagnostic technology degree program, you are entering a health care career that could benefit the public's health.

Also, health care careers usually offer great programs that work well for individuals juggling family obligations and jobs but looking for a better career path.

THE INSIDE SCOOP

As a neurodiagnostic technologist, you will record electrical activity in the brain and nervous system. This will help medical professionals diagnose health issues and give a better quality of life to people suffering from sleeping disorders, seizures, and even those that may be in a coma!

According to the Association of Science and Engineering Technology (ASET) -The Neurodiagnostic Society, a career in the field may be for you if: you like to work with people and have a knack for science and technology, a neurodiagnostic technology degree program offers a great look into the kind of tests you will perform on the job, working conditions, and expectations. Check out the next paragraph for more details.

JOB DUTIES

As with many health care careers, your job duties may vary based on where you work. However, many of the duties are generally the same. For example, your prime directive will be performing diagnostic testing and monitoring your patient's neurological activities for a given range of time.

Generally, a neurodiagnostic technologist performs a number of tests and duties in assisting doctors. These procedures include:

  • Electroencephalograms (EEGs). This is the most common procedure and it is used to assess brain activity.
  • Nerve conduction studies.
  • Intraoperative neuromonitoring. This is done to track your brain function during surgery.
  • Polysomnograms. This helps doctors diagnose problems people have sleeping.
  • Long-term monitoring. This used to diagnose seizures and other disorders.
  • Evoked potential studies.

JOB OUTLOOK

After completing your neurodiagnostic technology degree program you will be all set to gain a rewarding career in your field.

As a Neurodiagnostic Technologist, you may work in the neurodiagnostic department of a hospital, a neurologist's office, or a specialized clinic (such as a sleep center). Work hours tend to vary depending on the work setting and could range from a normal 40 hour shift, a defined group of 12 hour shifts, or on-call work (where you are called in to perform tests or do sleep studies).

Are you looking for a great health care career in neurodiagnostic technology that allows you embrace you inner scientist? Concorde's Neurodiagnostic Technology non-traditional program can prepare you for a great career.

 

 

Take The Next Step Towards a Brighter Future

Interested in learning more about our Neurodiagnostic Technology program? We have a Concorde representative ready to talk about what matters most to you. Get answers about start dates, curriculum, financial aid, scholarships and more!

  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.