Electroneurodiagnostic Technician

By: Arlee Skelton

Introduction of an EEG

• They measure the electrical activity in various parts of the human brain and nervous system

• use specialized equipment to test and record electrical activity arising primarily from the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

• Usually work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week• They work with as many patients who need helpI Chose this career because I have always been interested with the human brain, and I like helping people.

Nature of Work • Record brain activity• Test brain activity• Maintain the equipment used• help diagnose brain disorders, evaluate the

effects of head trauma, or determine the consequences of severe infectious disease.

• work with patients all day

Working Conditions• Work in hospitals, sleep centers, psychiatric

facilities, and neurology clinics• Work around 8 hours a day, 5 days a week• About 40 hours a week • They are often on call for evening, weekend, or

holiday work

Training, Qualifications, Advancements•Post-secondary education•An associate degree is often preferred by

employers•Certification is available, but voluntary•hands-on experience through clinical

placements at medical facilities.

Job Outlook• expected to grow more slowly than the average

for all occupations through the year 2008. • employment will increase

◦ new procedures and technologies are developed

◦ as the size of the population grows• cross-trained employees will limit employment

growth

Earnings•$30,000 to $70,000 a year for most•Many full-time techs receive benefits in

addition to their wages.

Technology uses• EEG Technician they use

◦Electroencephalogram◦Electrodes◦wire to a machine that amplifies the brain

signals. (They are used to capture the brain waves and detect what is wrong with the brain.) • Computer

◦Record tests◦Patient information

Summary•Being an EEG seems very cool to me. I

Have always enjoyed helping people and I am a caring person. I think the brain is so fascinating I would definitely enjoy this job.

Sources• www.careercrusing.com• http://

www.umsl.edu/services/govdocs/ooh20002001/269.htm

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electronics.howstuffworks.com/emotiv-epoc1.htm• www.chp-neurotherapy.com• www.kaweahdelta.org• www.dailyblogtips.com• www.visualphotos.com