Position Overview
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Conducts nocturnal polysomnograms, initiates nasal CPAP, conducts Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, and scores all types of tests performed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Gathers materials, and sets up all necessary equipment for the test to be performed.
- Discusses test procedure with patient and answers any questions.
- Instructs patient on the use of PAP therapy.
- Prepares patient for test by applying appropriate electrodes and ancillary equipment to patient utilizing AASM standards.
- Calibrates machines according to standard procedures and recalibrates as needed.
- Monitors patient during testing.
- Adjusts and trouble shoots equipment as necessary to ensure success of the test procedure.
- Contacts physician if life-threat...