Electroneurodiagnostic

Technologists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electroneurodiagnostic technologists use electro 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 brains 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 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 training supervised experience. Before beginning practice elctroneurodiagnostic technologists must pass written and oral examinations.
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Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists in hospitals, doctors, offices, clinics, or bedside. They operate electrocardiograph equipment to monitor patients heart problems. They:

·   Connect electrodes to patients.

·   Insert and remove catheters.

·   Monitor equipment output.

·   Record test results.

·   Identify emergencies or abnormalities.

·   Operate ultrasound equipment.

Average Salary: $15,000- $32,000.

Educational requirements:

Electrocardiograph technicians must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training.

Electrocardiograph training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases through on the job supervised experience. Basic training takes three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

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