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A professional who measures electrical activity of brain waves, using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument, and conducts evoked potential response tests for use in diagnosis of brain and nervous system disorders. Responsibilities include:
* Measures patient's head and other body parts, using tape measure, and marks points where electrodes are to be placed.
* Attaches electrodes to predetermined locations, and verifies functioning of electrodes and recording instrument.
* Operates recording instruments (EEG and evoked potentials) and supplemental equipment and chooses settings for optimal viewing of nervous system.
* Records montage (electrode combination) and instrument settings, and observes and notes patient's behavior during test.
* Conducts visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked potential response tests to measure latency of response to stimuli.
* Writes technical reports summarizing test results to assist physician in diagnosis of brain disorders.
* May perform other physiological tests, such as electrocardiogram, electrooculogram, and ambulatory electroencephalogram.
* May perform video monitoring of patient's actions during test.
* May monitor patient during surgery, using EEG or evoked potential instrument.
* May supervise other technologists and be known as Chief Electroencephalographic Technologist.
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A professional who operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by radiologist . Responsibilities include:
* Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
* Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
* Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
* Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
* May operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
* May specialize in production of screening and diagnostic x rays for detection of breast tumors and be known as Radiologic Technologist, Mammogram.
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A professional who performs diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patients to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders. Responsibilities include:
* Prepares patient for test and explains procedures to obtain cooperation and reassure patient.
* Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other tests to aid in diagnosis of cardiovascular system, using variety of specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
* Conducts tests of pulmonary system to aid physician in diagnosis of pulmonary disorders, using spirometer and other respiratory testing equipment.
* Operates multichannel physiologic monitor, as part of cardiac catheterization team, to measure and record functions of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patient during cardiac catheterization.
* Alerts physician to instrument readings outside normal ranges during cardiac catheterization procedures.
* Provides test results to physician.
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A professional who performs diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patients to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders. Responsibilities include:
* Prepares patient for test and explains procedures to obtain cooperation and reassure patient.
* Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other tests to aid in diagnosis of cardiovascular system, using variety of specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
* Conducts tests of pulmonary system to aid physician in diagnosis of pulmonary disorders, using spirometer and other respiratory testing equipment.
* Operates multichannel physiologic monitor, as part of cardiac catheterization team, to measure and record functions of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patient during cardiac catheterization.
* Alerts physician to instrument readings outside normal ranges during cardiac catheterization procedures.
* Provides test results to physician.
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A professional who sets up and operates heart-lung machine in hospital to take over functions of patient's heart and lungs during surgery or respiratory failure. Responsibilities include:
* Reviews patient medical history and chart, and consults with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed to set up heart-lung machine and associated equipment.
* Selects, assembles, sets up, and tests heart-lung machine to ensure that machine and associated equipment function according to specifications.
* Operates heart-lung machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure of patient.
* Monitors and observes operation of heart-lung machine and patient's physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition, and flow rate, and adjusts equipment to maintain normal body functions.
* Cleans and adjusts parts of heart-lung machine.
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A professional who measures electrical activity in peripheral nerves, using electromyograph (EMG) instrument, for use by physician in diagnosing neuromuscular disorders. Responsibilities include:
* Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and relieve anxieties during test.
* Rubs electrode paste on patient's skin to ensure contact of electrodes.
* Attaches surface recording electrodes to extremity in which activity is being measured to detect electrical impulse.
* Attaches electrodes to electrode cables or leads connected to EMG instrument and selects nerve conduction mode on EMG.
* Operates EMG instrument to record electrical activity in peripheral nerves.
* Presses button on manually held surface stimulator electrode to deliver pulse and send electrical charge along peripheral nerve.
* Monitors response on oscilloscope and presses button to record nerve conduction velocity.
* Measures and records time and distance between stimulus and response, manually or using computer, and calculates velocity of electrical impulse in peripheral nerve.
* Removes electrodes from patient upon conclusion of test and cleans electrode paste from skin, using alcohol and cotton.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who measures electrical activity in peripheral nerves, using electromyograph (EMG) instrument, for use by physician in diagnosing neuromuscular disorders. Responsibilities include:
* Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and relieve anxieties during test.
* Rubs electrode paste on patient's skin to ensure contact of electrodes.
* Attaches surface recording electrodes to extremity in which activity is being measured to detect electrical impulse.
* Attaches electrodes to electrode cables or leads connected to EMG instrument and selects nerve conduction mode on EMG.
* Operates EMG instrument to record electrical activity in peripheral nerves.
* Presses button on manually held surface stimulator electrode to deliver pulse and send electrical charge along peripheral nerve.
* Monitors response on oscilloscope and presses button to record nerve conduction velocity.
* Measures and records time and distance between stimulus and response, manually or using computer, and calculates velocity of electrical impulse in peripheral nerve.
* Removes electrodes from patient upon conclusion of test and cleans electrode paste from skin, using alcohol and cotton.
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A professional who measures electrical activity of patient's brain waves and other physiological variables, using $T3polysomnograph$T1, to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Responsibilities include:
* Applies surface electrodes to patient's head, using adhesive paste or tape, to obtain electroencephalogram (EEG) measurement and applies 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.
* Operates closed circuit television camera to observe patient during test and to record patient's sleep activities.
* Operates polysomnograph 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.
* Studies polysomnogram to recognize arrhythmias and abnormal respiratory patterns and calls physician or other emergency personnel if needed.
* Measures durations of brain waves recorded on polysomnograms, using millimeter ruler.
* 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.
* 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.
* May apply electrodes to patient's head, using pins.
* May supervise and coordinate activities of other technicians and be known as Chief Polysomnographic Technician.
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A professional who measures electrical activity of patient's brain waves and other physiological variables, using $T3polysomnograph$T1, to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Responsibilities include:
* Applies surface electrodes to patient's head, using adhesive paste or tape, to obtain electroencephalogram (EEG) measurement and applies 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.
* Operates closed circuit television camera to observe patient during test and to record patient's sleep activities.
* Operates polysomnograph 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.
* Studies polysomnogram to recognize arrhythmias and abnormal respiratory patterns and calls physician or other emergency personnel if needed.
* Measures durations of brain waves recorded on polysomnograms, using millimeter ruler.
* 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.
* 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.
* May apply electrodes to patient's head, using pins.
* May supervise and coordinate activities of other technicians and be known as Chief Polysomnographic Technician.
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A professional who operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of blood vessels to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsibilities include:
* Positions patient in examining position, using immobilization devices, such as head or shoulder braces.
* Operates fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessel to area of interest.
* Fills automatic injector with contrast media, sets flow rate, and activates injection of contrast media into blood vessels of patient, as directed by physician.
* Monitors video display of area of interest and adjusts density and contrast to obtain optimum exposure.
* Starts filming sequence.
* Delivers film to dark room to be developed and reviews developed x rays for accuracy of positioning and quality of exposure techniques.
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