Also called: EEG Technologist, R. EEG T.
Records the brain's electrical activity to diagnose seizures and monitor nerves during surgery.
Measures and marks a patient's head, attaches electrodes, and records brain waves to catch seizures. Some work in operating rooms monitoring the spinal cord's signals during spine surgery, warning surgeons before damage happens.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree or certificate in neurodiagnostic technology plus credentials.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Neurodiagnostic Technology.
Growing faster than average. Shortage of trained techs.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps spot seizure patterns; placing electrodes and live nerve monitoring in surgery stay hands-on.
Classes: Anatomy & physiology, Biology, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2099.
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