Neurophysiology technologist, Kaihangarau pūnaha ioio
Also known as
- Neurophysiology technician, neurodiagnostic technologist, neurophysiology scientist, neurosciences research technician
Neurophysiology technologists help neurologists to diagnose brain disease and injury by testing patients' brain and nerve function.
Your pay could be
$63K
Lower
$82K to $119K
Most common
$138K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Neurophysiology technologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends and be on call
- usually work in hospitals and clinics
- need to be accurate, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- test patient nervous system functioning
- explain tests and procedures to patients
- record brain activity
- measure nerve responses
- analyse test results
- assist neurologists with diagnosis
- monitor patients during sleep studies
- work with other medical professionals
- communicate with patients and whānau
Practical
Investigative
Organised
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You need
- a Bachelor's degree in Neurophysiology (overseas) OR a Graduate Diploma in Neurophysiology (overseas)
- an Annual Practicing Certificate
You may need
- to join the New Zealand Society of Neurophysical Technologists
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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