Dedicated and meticulous healthcare professional bringing more than 7 years of experience readying patients for invasive and non-invasive tests and procedures. Well-versed in managing supplies, fields and aseptic techniques. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction. Strengths in leadership and patient care backed by continuous training in Polysomnography. Proficient in HIPAA, facility and Polysomnographic Technologist standards and competent in operating in high-volume, high-stress settings.
Skills
Familiar with Alice 5 and 6, Compumedics, Grass, Somnostar, and Natus systems
Easily to adapt to training procedures fast learner and highly dependable
Knowledgeable in hospital and/or clinical setting
Fast and accurate performance on international 10/20 measurement
Knowledgeable with Epic/Soarian
Professional bedside manner
Patient services / Mobility assistance aptitude
Verbal and written communication
Work History
Registered Sleep Technologist, 12/2018 - Current Elliot Health System – Londonderry, NH,
Perform variety of both daytime and night time polysomnographic exams on patients to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
Provide specific care in treatment per order for each patient.
Keep track of supplies and needs to report to manager for ordering, as well as performs equipment care and maintenance and complies with applicable laws, regulation guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Educate patients about procedures, answer questions and provide comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Attends sleep study clinic, perform tech consults, and complete other managerial duties as assigned when needed or when manager is out.
Perform bio calibrations, prepare and calibrate equipment for each test.
Document observation every thirty minutes such as stage score, respiratory events, periodic limb movements and heart rhythms.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Document observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Check patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
Maintain aseptic and unobstructed field throughout PSG, CPAP, BiPAP, BIPAP ST, AVAPs, and ASV procedures.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist , 10/2014 - Current Ascension (System Office) – Bedford, IN,
Conduct polysomnographic exams on patients to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
Provide specific care in treatment per order for each patient.
Educate patient about process and procedure.
Perform bio calibrations, prepare and calibrate equipment for each test.
Document observation every thirty minutes such as stage score, respiratory events, periodic limb movements and heart rhythms.
Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders.
Help to complete procedures such as EKGs, PSGs and MSLT's.
Monitor patients during test using electroencephalographs (EEG) and/or video recording equipment.
Gather, document and track test results for physician interpretation.
Work to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Monitor all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases updated.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist III, 06/2014 - Current University Of Mississippi Medical Center – City, STATE,
Analyze and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies to AASM standards.
Generate reports/ detailed documentation.
Successfully completes overnight polysomnographs such as PSG, CPAP, BiPAP, BiPAP ST, AVAPS, ASV and Inspire.
Assist with patient education on sleep medicine.
Explanation of patient diagnostic set up.
Explanation of CPAP or other therapy including psychological response to therapy.
Explanation of mask interfaces and mask fitting.
Hands on experience with Neonatal, Pediatric, and adult polysomnographic procedures.
Scores studies according to AASM guidelines and upon completion send to physicians to review.
Interpret and gives scoring and decision making feedback to other techs that run studies.
Teach and train new and less experienced techs in lab protocols/procedures, techniques, responsibilities and expectations of tech at this facility.
Assign studies and nightly duties to other techs on nightly basis oversee all studies performed amongst all techs.
Extremely knowledgeable with inspire labeled as Inspire Super User.
Manage busy schedule with overbook and one on one patients every week.
Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, complete AASM Inter-scorer Reliability monthly, attend annual sleep society conference, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Actively listen to patients requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Meet and exceed standards set by American Academy of Sleep Medicine to provide proper analysis and treatment for patients and physicians
Registered Polysomographic Tech/Asst. Lab Mgr., 05/2014 - 02/2015 Balance Sleep Center – City, STATE,
Assisted with interviews and hiring of lab technicians.
Evaluated and trained employees to expertise performance using AASM guidelines.
Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
Increased patient volume by 55% in first quarter.
Increased lab productivity, patient flow and satisfaction.
Analyzed and interpreted diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies to AASM standards
Established outstanding business relations with local physicians, reps, clinics, and DME companies.
Scheduled in-service activities with vendors to show new equipment to staff.
Performed all daytime studies MSLT and MWT.
Filed claims for authorization of insurance to perform sleep studies.
Ensured patient satisfaction and confidentiality at all time.
Scheduled work hours and assigned patients to techs based on experience depending on difficulty of patient.
Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
Education
Associate of Science: Polysomnography Technologist, Expected in 05/2014 - Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale, MS GPA:
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certifications
Licensed RPSGT - 4/25/2015 - 4/25/2025
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 9/22/2020 - 9/2022
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