Electro Neurodiagnostic Technologist (SKMC)

The Electro Neurodiagnostic Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of neurodiagnostic tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. This includes routine and complex EEG, IOM, EMG, Epilepsy Monitoring, and Evoked Potential examinations. The role is responsible to independently or under the supervision of a senior technologist conduct all operations related to Neurodiagnostic output such as performing the operation, analyzing its output and provides diagnosis when required to do so.

• Conduct routine and complex neurodiagnostic tests, including EEG, IOM, EMG, and Evoked Potentials.
• Perform Epilepsy Monitoring in the laboratory, at the patient’s bedside, or in intensive care units.
• Prepare patients for procedures, explaining the process and ensuring their comfort.
• Operate and maintain neurodiagnostic equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Analyze and interpret test results, providing preliminary reports to physicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Applied Sciences majoring in Neurophysiology or Biophysics/Physiology or equivalent (minimum three (3) years course duration)
  or
• Associate degree (minimum two (2) years course duration) from an
  accredited training program as Neurophysiology Technologist
  And
  Registration from one of the following bodies: . 
  • American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic
    Technologists or equivalent
  • American Board of Registration of Evoked Potential Technologists or
    equivalent.
  • American Association of Polysomnographic Technologists or equivalent.
  • The UK Registration Council for Clinical Neurophysiology
  • The Clinical Physiologist Registration Board of New Zealand
  • South African Registration as a Clinical Technologist