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EEG technicians are trained to operate machines known as electroencephalographs, which are used to measure and record the electrical activity of brain waves via electrodes secured to the patient's scalp. The technicians use these devices to administer tests called electroencephalograms (EEGs), which may then detect brain disorders or damage.

    
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EEG Tech Job Requirements

Many employers do not require formal training, but EEG technicians may wish to pursue further education, such as certification programs or 2-year associate's degree programs. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs recommends various accredited programs, including online programs. The American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists, a non-profit credentialing board, offers EEG technician certification.

More Information About EEG Tech Travel

The primary duty of an EEG technician is to perform EEG tests when requested by a physician. As part of the testing process, an EEG tech will gather a patient's medical history, explain testing procedures, and prepare the patient for the procedure.

EEG Tech Travel Job Description

EEG Techs work with physicians who infer the information obtained, and settle on an appropriate treatment plan based on the data. They are trained to use the medical diagnostic machines, such as the electroencephalograph, which is used to diagnose a patient based on the data.

EEG Tech Pay

EEG technicians in 2019 earned an average salary $44,365. Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not provide information specific to EEG technicians, the BLS did project that the employment of all uncategorized health technologists and technicians will likely grow much faster than the national average