Responsible for measuring electrical activity of patient's 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 patient's 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 procedures.
2. Operates closed circuit television camera to observe patient during test and to record patient's sleep activities.
3. 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 acti...