Amber Savage
Joshua,Texas
Summary
Qualified Neurodiagnostic Technician bringing 26 years of related experience working with all ages of patients. Adept at observing and monitoring patient conditions and readings to provide critical input for interdisciplinary care. Seek to bring knowledge and skills to challenging position with room for advancement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurodiagnostic Technician
Texas Health Resources
06.2019 - Current
- Measure electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of 10-20 system of electrode placement.
- Explain procedures to patients and family to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate a smooth procedure.
- Conduct EEG work according to current proven neurodiagnostics techniques as endorsed by ABRET.
- Prevented miscalculations by noting artifacts and interferences in tests caused by poor electrode contact and patient movements
- Maintained equipment with good calibration, repair, and cleaning abilities.
- Provide excellent customer service effectively communicating with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Polysomnographic Technician
Southwest Sleep Services
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported physicians' diagnostic efforts by clearly detailing and summarizing technical data
- Documented patients therapy and reactions in full for diagnosis and monitoring purposes
- Prepared patients for tests by attaching and connecting electrodes.
Owner/Operator
BSS Diagnostics
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Delivered consistent service to develop customer base
- Controlled day-to-day operations, including setting schedules and managing employees
- Handled administrative requirements involving records management, legal compliance, and tax submissions
- Communicated with team, customers, and vendors to resolve conflicts.
Operations Manager
Sleep Link Educations & Diagnostic Services
07.1995 - 05.2015
- Organized resources and teams to manage needs and coordinate operational support
- Maintained optimal employee coverage for business needs with well-prepared team schedules
- Planned, organized, and delegated operational activities to handle forecasted business volume
- Managed vendor relationships with savvy negotiations on pricing, deliveries, and terms
- Resolved problems impacting purchasing reliability, cost, or quality.
Education
Bachelor's of Science -
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas12.2014
Associates of Arts -
Tarrant County College
North Richland Hills, Texas12.2013
Skills
- EEG/PSG monitoring
- Technical assistance
- Relationship building
- Data collection and analysis
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient Care
- Strategic planning
- Resource coordination
- Staff management
- Project leadership
- EMR charting
- Equipment troubleshooting
Timeline
Neurodiagnostic Technician
Texas Health Resources
06.2019 - Current
Polysomnographic Technician
Southwest Sleep Services
08.2018 - 06.2019
Owner/Operator
BSS Diagnostics
06.2015 - 05.2019
Operations Manager
Sleep Link Educations & Diagnostic Services
07.1995 - 05.2015
Bachelor's of Science -
University of Texas at Arlington
Associates of Arts -
Tarrant County College