Polysomnographic Technologist

Sinai Chicago • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist measures nervous system function using an electroencephalograph (EEG). Depending on the technologist’s background and training, the role may also involve performing or assisting with evoked potential (EP), polysomnograph (PSG), and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies using appropriate instrumentation.

The technologist applies monitoring electrodes, gathers patient history and information about sleep disturbances, interviews patients about medications and recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion, performs mechanical and physiological calibrations, conducts polysomnograms according to laboratory standards, and administers oxygen according to laboratory policy.

Requirements

• Appropriate training to fulfill job requirements, usually completion of the first year of a formal Electroneurodiagnostic (ENDT) school or Polysomnographic Technologist Program.
• One year of experience in the field.
• Registry as R. EEG T. or RPsGT, or licensure as an RCP.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a formal ENDT program or Polysomnographic Technologist Program.
• Registry as R. EEG T. or RPsGT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and accurately apply electrodes according to the 10/20 International System in a timely manner and in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Apply EKG, EMG, and EOG monitoring electrodes appropriately.
• Compile patient history from the patient's record and family members, including information about sleep disturbances.
• Interview patients to assess current medications, recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion, and current sleep patterns.
• Perform and record mechanical calibrations according to laboratory policy.
• Perform and record physiological calibrations according to laboratory policy.
• Perform polysomnograms according to laboratory standards.
• Administer oxygen following laboratory policy.
• Depending on background and training, assist with or perform evoked potential (EP), polysomnograph (PSG), and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies using appropriate instrumentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed