Polysomnographic Technologist - Neurology

Job description

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary: Works under medical supervision to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently of direct supervision to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the other technicians. Applies the application of recording devices to the patient, cleaning/sterilization of equipment and monitoring of polysomnograms. Recognize sleep pathology when it occurs in the laboratory and responds with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Sets up, calibrates and monitors recording equipment necessary for PSG, MSLT, NPT and CPAP/BIPAP to ensure artifact free tracings. Recognizes and records clinical and physiological relevant events. Detects and corrects equipment malfunctions. Interprets polysomnogram data. Interviews patients to obtain sleep history. Handles phone calls; answers questions for patients and physicians. Prepares for patients in high-risk situations, as with cardiac or pulmonary problems. Aids in the training of new trainees. Supervises and coordinates activities of other outpatient...