How do they match: Neurodiagnostic Technologists

  • Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

  • Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.
  • Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).
  • Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.
  • Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients, as needed.
  • Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
  • Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.
  • Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.

  • Test patient nervous system functioning.
  • Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.