Also called: IONM Technologist
Watches a patient's nerve signals during spine and brain surgery and warns the surgeon if nerves are in danger.
Attaches electrodes to a sleeping patient before surgery, then watches screens for hours, speaking up instantly if a signal drops. Works in a different hospital most days.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in a science plus on-the-job training and CNIM certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Neuroscience, Biology, Neurodiagnostic Technology.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI may flag signal changes, but wiring patients and warning surgeons in real time stays a trusted human role.
Classes: AP Biology, Anatomy and physiology, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2098.
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