Conduct polysomnography

Description

Perform a sleep study in order to diagnose sleep disorders, recording measures of the sleep cycles and stages, including air flow in and out of the lungs, the level of oxygen in the blood, brain waves, electrical activity of muscles, and eye movement.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 0 occupations
  • Optional in 6 occupations
  • Total: 6 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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