Also known as: Certified Intraoperative Neurophysiology Technologist (Certified Intraoperative Neurophysiology Tech), Certified Neurodiagnostic Technologist, EEG Tech (Electroencephalogram Technician), EEG Technologist (Electroencephalograph Technologist)
Your shift begins at 7:00 AM at City General Hospital. You clock in, grab a coffee, and head to the Neurodiagnostics Lab. The morning schedule is already pulled up on the computer: two routine EEGs, followed by a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS). You quickly stock your mobile cart with fresh electrodes, conductive paste, gauze, and acetone, ensuring the Natus EEG machine is calibrated and ready. Your first patient is due in fifteen minutes, so there's no time to waste.
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+5.9%
US average: +3.5%
12,400
per year (US)
185,600
in 2025 → 196,400 (2035)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The career outlook for Neurodiagnostic Technologists is growing rapidly, with about 12,400 job openings expected each year through 2035. You can advance to roles like Chief Neurodiagnostic Technologist or Clinical Neurophysiology Specialist as you gain experience.
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$50,290
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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