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Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Median Salary
47,470
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$27,570

10%

$47,470

Median

$63,060

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    48%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    35%

  • Bachelor's degree

    16%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Polysomnography
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Radiologist Assistant
  • Gene/Genetic Therapy
  • Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
  • Orthopedic Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Psychology
  • Medicine and Dentistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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