Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

SOC Code: 29-2099

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Others indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 77.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation.

AI-Proof Score: 77.6High
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Median Salary

$48,790

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Job Growth

5.2%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking

Common Tasks

  • Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
  • Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
  • Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).
  • Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.
  • Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients, as needed.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation