Navy
MEDICAL
NEC
NEC
L18A
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Assists medical officer in performing electroencephalography tests. Prepares patients for examinations. Assists in operating electroencephalography equipment to examine patients for organic brain diseases. Records test results. Maintains electroencephalography equipment.
Core Skills
- electroencephalography recording
- patient preparation
- electrode placement
- neurological test assistance
- brain wave monitoring
- artifact identification
- equipment maintenance
- clinical documentation
- patient safety
- sleep study support
Common Certifications
- Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.)
- Registered Evoked Potential Technologist (R. EP T.)
- Certified EEG Technologist (CLTM)
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Neurodiagnostic Technician (NDT)
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.)
- Certified Neurodiagnostic Technician (NDT)
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Career Growth
- Registered Evoked Potential Technologist (R. EP T.)
- Certified EEG Technologist (CLTM)
- Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.