Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist/
Electroencephalographic Technologist

An electroencephalographic (EEG) machine records the electrical activity of the brain and nervous system. Electroneurodiagnostic (END) technologists and electroencephalographic (EEG) technologists use an electroencephalograph (EEG) machine to record the electrical impulses transmitted by the brain and nervous system. The range of tests performed by an electroneurodiagnostic (END) technologist is broader than that performed by an electroencephalographic (EEG) technologist but includes many of the same tests.

Work Environment
Electroneurodiagnostic and electroencephalographic technologists may work in hospitals, neurology department laboratories, neurologists' and neurosurgeons' offices, large medical centers, psychiatric facilities, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). END and EEG technologists may have supervisory or administrative responsibilities.

Job Outlook
Job prospects are expected to be good through the year 2005 as an increased number of neurological tests are performed. Most jobs will be found in hospitals, but growth will be fastest in neurologists' offices and clinics.

Length of Training/
Requirements
Many large hospitals and clinics offer on-the-job training for electroneurodiagnostic and electroencephalographic technologists. However, formal one- and two-year certificate or associate degree programs exist in other states. The current trend in Texas hospitals is to train allied health personnel as ENDs and EEGs.

Salary
Salary depends on geography, job setting, and experience. Current salaries range from $21,000 - $34,000.

Educational Programs
There are no formalized programs in Texas at this time. Technicians are trained on the job. Contact the hospital or medical faciality you are interested in for specific information.