Responsible for measuring electrical activity of patients brain waves and other physiological variables using polysomnograph to aid Physician in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders Principal Accountabilities 1 Applies surface electrodes to patients head using adhesive paste or tape to obtain electroencephalogram EEG measurement and attaches other combinations of sensors and electrodes to patient to obtain measurements such as electromyogram EMG electrooculogram EOG electrocardiogram EKG air flow respiratory effort and oxygen saturation as requested by physician and following established procedures2 Operates closed circuit television camera to observe patient during test and to record patients sleep activities3 Operates polysomnograph equipment to record electrical activity of brain waves and other physiological variables and records notes on graph to eliminate from consideration physiological measurements caused by such activities as patient opening eyes turning head or turning body4 Observes and studies polysomnogram to recognize arrhythmias and abnormal respiratory patterns and calls physician or other emergency personnel if needed5 Measures duration of brain waves recorded on polysomnograms using millimeter ruler6 Studies characteristics of completed polysomnogram tracings and summarizes data showing stages of sleep abnormal breathing events periodic leg movements arrhythmias and other information applying knowledge of polysomnograph testing principles7 Enters data into computer and writes report incorporating patients medical history completed patient questionnaires previous and current polysomnogram information presence and type of abnormality and other information for analysis by physician or other health professional8 Performance of sleep studies on both adult and pediatric patients or willingness to train on pediatrics9 Ability to work independently with patients10 Other duties as assigned
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