| Job Title |
Polysomnographic Technician |
| Job Description |
Measures Electrical Activity Of Patient's Brain Waves And
Other Physiological Variables, Using Polysomnograph, To Aid
Physician In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sleep Disorders: Applies
Surface Electrodes To Patient's Head, Using Adhesive Paste Or
Tape, To Obtain Electroencephalogram (eeg) Measurement And
Applies 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 Procedures. Operates Closed
Circuit Television Camera To Observe Patient During Test And To
Record Patient's Sleep Activities. 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 Body. Studies Polysomnogram To Recognize Arrhythmias And
Abnormal Respiratory Patterns And Calls Physician Or Other
Emergency Personnel If Needed. Measures Durations Of Brain Waves
Recorded On Polysomnograms, Using Millimeter Ruler. 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
Principles. Enters Data Into Computer And Writes Report
Incorporating Patient's 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 Professional. May Apply
Electrodes To Patient's Head, Using Pins. May Supervise And
Coordinate Activities Of Other Technicians And Be Known As
Chief Polysomnographic Technician (medical Ser.).
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