Neurophysiology Laboratory Technician

Summary

Responsible for prepare patients for neuro diagnostic testing by explaining the procedure. Obtain medical history information pertinent to the interpretation of test results

Education / Qualification Required:

• BSc in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent
• OR Associate’s degree (minimum two (2) year curriculum) from an accredited training program as a Neurophysiology Technologist

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an acute-care/tertiary hospital.
• Experience in Sleep Studies is a must

License:

• Current and clean medical license to practice in country/state of origin
• Registration by the American Association of Polysomnographic Technologists, or Registration with NMRC or Canadian CRST Board is required

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interviews patient to assess current condition and explains the procedure
• Sets-up and calibrates data acquisition system and appropriate ancillary equipment
• Performs polysomnogram and monitors and changes the patient’s body position or environment as needed to obtain the required sleep and/or wake data
• Performs positive airway pressure titration studies and scores polysomnographic studies
• Collaborates with physicians to monitor patients and maintain a database for the purposes of research
• Monitors ongoing quality assurance for scoring polysomnographic competency of data acquisition
• Maintains patient safety at all times
• Maintains equipment in clean operating condition
• Disinfects and sterilizes appropriate equipment electrodes and transducers