Navy NEC · Medical
L18A Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist prepares patients and assists a medical officer with electroencephalography tests. They help operate electroencephalography equipment, record test results, and maintain the equipment.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.)
- ABRET Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.)
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Career Growth
- Registered Evoked Potential Technologist (R. EP T.)
- ABRET Certified Long Term Monitoring (CLTM)
- Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
What the Work Involves
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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