[Core] [31% incumbents] Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
  DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | Collect information about clients.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).
  DWAs: Test patient nervous system functioning.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.
  DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients, as needed.
  DWAs: Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.
  DWAs: Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.
  DWAs: Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.
  DWAs: Test patient nervous system functioning.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Attach electrodes to patients, using adhesives.
  DWAs: Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.
  DWAs: Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients. | Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.
  DWAs: Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions, as needed.
  DWAs: Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Repair medical facility equipment.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.
  DWAs: Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.
  DWAs: Test patient nervous system functioning.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.
  DWAs: Train medical providers.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.27 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.13 lvl:5.10) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:4.00 lvl:4.48) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.97 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:3.45 lvl:3.58) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Psychology (imp:3.35 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.23 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.19 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.00 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.94 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:2.83 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.52 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.48 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.47 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.35 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:2.32 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Production and Processing (imp:2.30 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Telecommunications (imp:2.26 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Law and Government (imp:2.23 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.20 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Mechanical (imp:2.16 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:2.06 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.00 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.84 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.70 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.57 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Design (imp:1.55 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:1.30 lvl:0.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.20 lvl:0.37) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Building and Construction (imp:1.19 lvl:0.35) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03 lvl:0.07) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Originality (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.71 lvl:5.61) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.63 lvl:4.32) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Working with Computers (imp:4.60 lvl:3.97) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.58 lvl:5.39) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Getting Information (imp:4.55 lvl:4.81) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.32 lvl:5.52) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.30 lvl:4.32) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.29 lvl:5.81) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.17 lvl:4.74) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.10 lvl:4.67) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.10 lvl:4.74) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.03 lvl:4.32) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.00 lvl:4.42) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Processing Information (imp:3.94 lvl:4.68) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.87 lvl:3.74) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.87 lvl:4.48) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.87 lvl:4.19) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.84 lvl:4.74) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.61 lvl:3.52) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.55 lvl:3.19) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.48 lvl:3.42) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.45 lvl:2.90) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.42 lvl:4.06) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.33) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.39 lvl:3.84) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.35 lvl:3.52) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.35 lvl:3.27) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.23 lvl:2.97) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.19 lvl:3.48) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.17 lvl:3.58) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.16 lvl:3.26) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.13 lvl:3.48) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.06 lvl:3.13) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.06 lvl:2.81) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.03 lvl:3.47) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.93 lvl:3.63) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.86 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.21 lvl:2.04) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.07 lvl:1.93) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.93 lvl:1.40) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.47 lvl:0.70) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.35) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.95) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.80) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.76) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.75) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Sincerity (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Perseverance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.55) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Empathy (imp:1.48) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.13) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.09) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Optimism (imp:0.98) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 182,610
  annual_median    : $50,290
  annual_pct10     : $38,180
  annual_pct25     : $44,170
  annual_pct75     : $64,340
  annual_pct90     : $85,270
  annual_mean      : $58,710
  hourly_median    : $24.18

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Wyoming ($80,520)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($35,330)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.279x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  163,270  median: $  49,530
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    5,190  median: $  72,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,190  median: $  50,820
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,120  median: $  63,720
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    2,310  median: $  51,070
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,360  median: $  77,640
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    1,180  median: $  59,130
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,060  median: $  49,450
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      590  median: $  59,390
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      130  median: $  45,310

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (12 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  163,270  median: $  49,530
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    5,190  median: $  72,780
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  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,060  median: $  49,450
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      590  median: $  59,390
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      130  median: $  45,310

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: List of healthcare occupations (similarity: 0.1695)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_healthcare_occupations
  QID: Q16000170
  Extract: A list of healthcare occupations by medical discipline.

  Title: Clinical neurophysiology (similarity: 0.3774)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_neurophysiology
  QID: Q1771886
  Extract: Clinical neurophysiology is a medical specialty that studies the central and peripheral nervous systems through the recording of bioelectrical activity, whether spontaneous or stimulated. It encompasses both research regarding the pathophysiology along with clinical methods used to diagnose diseases

  Title: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (similarity: 0.2716)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniformed_Services_University_of_the_Health_Sciences
  QID: Q4114428
  Extract: The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is a health science university and professional school of the U.S. federal government. The primary mission of the school is to prepare graduates for service to the U.S. at home and abroad as uniformed health professionals, scientists and

  Title: Electroencephalography (similarity: 0.2745)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroencephalography
  QID: Q179965
  Extract: Electroencephalography (EEG)
is a method to record an electrogram of the spontaneous electrical activity of the brain. The bio signals detected by EEG have been shown to represent the postsynaptic potentials of pyramidal neurons in the neocortex and allocortex. It is typically non-invasive, with the

  Title: Biomedical equipment technician (similarity: 0.4333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomedical_equipment_technician
  QID: Q55605490
  Extract: A biomedical equipment technician (BMET) is an electro-mechanical technician that assembles, configures, maintains, and repairs medical equipment. In healthcare environments, BMETs often work with or officiate as a biomedical and/or clinical engineer, since the career field has no legal distinction 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET task descriptions, comprehensive skill and knowledge profiles, and clear BLS wage data with good sample size (182,610 employed workers).
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T19:55:58.678413+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,830
tokens_output        : 4,341
cost_usd             : $0.048108
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though Clinical neurophysiology and Electroencephalography articles provide relevant context for the medical specialty and primary diagnostic tool used by these technologists.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Neurodiagnostic Technologists conduct specialized tests to measure electrical activity in the brain, nervous system, and sleep patterns using advanced electroneurodiagnostic equipment. They perform electroencephalograms (EEGs), polysomnograms, nerve conduction studies, and evoked potential tests to help physicians diagnose neurological and sleep disorders. These healthcare technologists work directly with patients while operating sophisticated monitoring equipment that requires technical precision and strong interpersonal skills.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves preparing patients for neurological testing by explaining procedures and positioning electrodes on specific body locations using adhesives and precise measurements. They operate complex electroneurodiagnostic equipment, monitoring patients during tests while watching for artifacts or interferences that could affect results. Throughout testing sessions, they document detailed technical data and communicate with patients to ensure comfort and cooperation. They analyze test recordings to identify abnormal patterns and summarize findings for physicians, often working in hospital labs, sleep centers, or neurological clinics. The role requires constant attention to equipment calibration, patient safety, and accurate data collection protocols.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful neurodiagnostic technologists combine strong investigative interests with realistic technical skills, evidenced by the high Investigative (5.81) and Realistic (5.32) RIASEC scores. They excel at systematic problem-solving and enjoy working with precise technical equipment while maintaining detailed focus on complex data patterns. The role attracts individuals who are naturally dependable and detail-oriented, as these work styles are critical for accurate test administration and patient safety. People who thrive possess strong communication abilities to explain technical procedures to anxious patients, along with the patience and empathy needed for extended testing sessions that may last several hours.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires an associate's degree (48.4% of workers) or a post-secondary certificate (35.5%) in neurodiagnostic technology, electroneurodiagnostic technology, or a related healthcare field. Many programs include clinical internships that provide hands-on experience with EEG equipment and patient care protocols. Professional certification through organizations like the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists is often preferred by employers. Some positions may accept candidates with general medical technology backgrounds who complete specialized on-the-job training in neurodiagnostic procedures.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced technologists can advance to supervisory roles overseeing neurodiagnostic departments or training new technologists in clinical settings. Some specialize in specific areas like intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring during surgeries or pediatric neurodiagnostics, which may command higher salaries. Career progression may lead to roles as clinical specialists, department managers, or technical sales representatives for neurodiagnostic equipment manufacturers. With additional education, some transition to roles as clinical neurophysiologists or pursue advanced degrees in related healthcare fields.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 182,610 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $50,290, ranging from $38,180 to $85,270 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Wyoming offering the highest median wages at $80,520 compared to Puerto Rico's $35,330, representing a 2.28x differential. Employment is heavily concentrated in healthcare settings, with 163,270 positions in Health Care and Social Assistance industries. The aging population and increased awareness of sleep disorders and neurological conditions drive steady demand for these specialized technologists. Growth prospects appear favorable as neurological testing becomes more sophisticated and widely utilized in clinical practice.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role maintains strong resilience to automation due to the high importance of patient interaction (Assisting and Caring for Others: 4.7 importance, 5.6 level) and complex decision-making during testing procedures. While equipment may become more automated for data collection, the critical functions of patient preparation, artifact identification, and real-time monitoring adjustments require human judgment and technical expertise that current AI systems cannot replicate effectively.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (29-2031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high-level patient care, equipment operation, and technical documentation skills in healthcare settings.
    data: Active Listening 4.0 importance
    data: Working with Computers 4.6 importance
    data: Assisting and Caring for Others 4.7 importance
  [task_similarity] Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both conduct diagnostic tests using specialized medical equipment and require patient positioning and explanation skills.
    data: Explain testing procedures to patients
    data: Attach electrodes/position patients
    data: Monitor patients during procedures
  [riasec_cluster] Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (29-2032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations require strong Investigative and Realistic traits for technical healthcare roles involving diagnostic equipment.
    data: Investigative 5.81
    data: Realistic 5.32
    data: Job Zone 3 preparation level
  [knowledge_overlap] Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (29-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require extensive knowledge of Medicine and Dentistry, Biology, and Computers and Electronics for diagnostic testing.
    data: Medicine and Dentistry 4.0 importance
    data: Biology 3.5 importance
    data: Computers and Electronics 4.0 importance
  [career_pathway] Radiation Therapists (29-1124.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Represents potential advancement path requiring additional education but building on patient care and medical technology experience.
    data: Healthcare vertical
    data: Patient monitoring experience
    data: Technical equipment operation skills

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['neurodiagnostic', 'EEG technician', 'EEG technologist', 'electroencephalogram', 'electroneurodiagnostic', 'END technologist', 'evoked potential', 'nerve conduction']
  exclude_keywords : ['cardiovascular', 'radiologic', 'sonographer', 'laboratory', 'pathology']
  title_patterns   : ['*EEG*', '*Neurodiagnostic*', '*Electroencephalogram*', '*END*', '*Electrophysiology*']
  common_variations: ['EEG Tech', 'EEG Technologist', 'Neurodiagnostic Tech', 'END Technologist', 'Electroencephalograph Technician', 'Electrophysiology Technician', 'IONM Tech', 'EP Technologist']

total_terms    : 40
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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

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others                     39  0.01378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
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patients                   18  0.00636  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  dwas:33%  inference:28%
procedures                 17  0.00601  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:24%  inference:24%
principles                 16  0.00565  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
clinical                   14  0.00495  wikipedia            wikipedia:57%  inference:43%
monitoring                 13  0.00459  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:8%
technical                  12  0.00424  inference            inference:58%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:17%
body                       12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
patient                    11  0.00389  dwas                 dwas:45%  inference:45%  onet_tasks:9%
eeg                        11  0.00389  wikipedia            wikipedia:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
needed                     11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:18%
tests                      10  0.00353  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  inference:30%  wikipedia:20%
techniques                 10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
testing                     9  0.00318  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:22%  onet_dimensions:22%
problems                    9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                   9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technologists               9  0.00318  inference            inference:89%  wikipedia:11%
nervous                     8  0.00283  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:25%
test                        8  0.00283  dwas                 dwas:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
standards                   8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%