Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.
<ul><li>Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).</li><li>Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.</li><li>Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.</li><li>Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients, as needed.</li><li>Attach electrodes to patients, using adhesives.</li><li>Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.</li><li>Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.</li><li>Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions, as needed.</li><li>Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.</li><li>Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.</li><li>Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.</li><li>Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.</li><li>Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.</li><li>Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.</li><li>Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.</li><li>Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.</li></ul>