Atlantic Health System is searching for a Full Time Registered Polysomnography Tech for their Livingston Sleep Center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for measuring electrical activity of patient's brain waves and other physiological variables, using polysomnography, to aid Physician in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. This position is Monday-Friday, from 8a-4p, and includes the full array of benefits that Atlantic Health System provides, including but not limited to: Paid Time Off, Medical Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, and work-life alignment. If you are looking to contribute to an award winning hospital system, while providing world-class care for our patients, do not wait to apply.
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 polysomnography 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.
4. Observes and studies polysomnogram to recognize arrhythmias and abnormal respiratory patterns and calls physician or other emergency personnel if needed.
5. Measures duration of brain waves recorded on polysomnograms, using millimeter ruler.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. May apply electrodes to patient's head.
9. May supervise and coordinate activities of other technicians.
10. Other duties as assigned