In this interview, Mary Miller interviews Jim Lewis on behalf of ASET – The Neurodiagnostic Society. Jim Lewis, a retired NCST credentialed in EEG and EMG, shared his career journey from the US Navy to becoming a hospital corpsman and later an EEG technician. He detailed his training in Kansas City in 1989 and his early work at VA Long Beach. Lewis emphasized the evolution of technology, from large, hardware-based equipment to miniaturized, computerized systems. He highlighted significant advancements in EMG analysis and the impact of new technologies like AI. Lewis expressed pride in his mentorship role and predicted future challenges in the field, advocating continuous learning and teamwork.
