Anthony Carey
Vancouver
Summary
I am a highly motivated and personable sleep technologist with a 20-year history of compassionate service in sleep medicine and 27 years history of professional long term employment. I am able to meet a job with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and prioritize my workload in an effective manner. I have an attention to detail and am accustomed to handling sensitive and confidential information.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Lead
The Vancouver Clinic
12.2020 - Current
- Successfully coordinated supply for two clinic locations and Sleep Lab as well as review and submission of new items.
- Coordinated training of new staff in all aspects of their jobs from scoring tech, DME, night tech, and assisted with MA training.
- Updating of protocols for department on an as needed and annual basis.
- Supplemented coverage for staffing during shortages such as PTO or staff turnover.
- Efficiently score HSTs and in lab studies for provider review and diagnosis of sleep disorders.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
DME Technician
The Vancouver Clinic
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Perform CPAP setups, mask fittings, machine checks, warranty exchanges and RMA requests for repair of CPAP machines for patients.
- Spearheaded the addition of a sleep clinic DME at the Battle Ground clinic, including developing a supply system for ordering par levels for DME as well as CPAP setup up, other DME services, and education of Home Sleep Testing units for patient testing.
- Coordinated the creation of our Home Sleep Test educational video for patients to view and review in lieu of in person education.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments and managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks.
Polysomnographic Technician II
Providence Health Group
09.2005 - 10.2018
- Perform routine and complex polysomnographic procedures including Split night studies, CPAP/Bi Pap Titrations.
- Correlate and compile diagnostic data and apply therapeutic modalities as necessary to patient's condition.
- Thoroughly and efficiently gather customer information, assess and fulfill customer needs, educate the customer, and properly document the interaction.
- Updated protocol manuals with new criteria for Sleep Lab.
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
Inbound Representative
AT&T/Cingular Wireless
11.2002 - 08.2005
- Company Overview: Receivables Management
- Provided quality service and support in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: billing, payment options, balance disputes, suspension of service, reinstatements, and security deposits
- Met or exceeded established performance goals by the use of all information systems and applications available to service the customer
- Employee of the month: July 2003, October 2004, December 2004
Group Integration Specialist
ODS Health Plans
08.1999 - 12.2000
- Responsible for setting up and maintaining dental insurance information for members of Dental Plan Groups
- Audited monthly billing forms from Dental Plan Groups
- Acted as point of contact for over 100 dental groups, providing information and prompt customer service
- Volunteered to take overflow work in order to assist other members of my department during heavy workload periods
Administrative Assistant
Great Lakes Incentive Group
08.1997 - 07.1999
- Implemented an invoice tracking system to ensure prompt payment of accounts receivable
- Put together advertising proposals and media kits for customers of Incentive magazine
- Provided prompt and courteous customer service: tracked purchase orders, gave quoted pricing on custom products, answered multiple phone line system, and followed up with customers in a timely manner
- Maintained two customer contact databases
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
06.1989 - 08.1997
- Reviewed, coordinated, and insured the completion of over 1,000 annual evaluations for enlisted personnel
- Established and maintained a computer database for tracking more than 3,000 annual leave requests
- Acted as liaison for the Commanding Officer between multiple Directors and Department Heads, as well as direct supervisors
- Maintained an excellent service record, receiving numerous Letters of Commendation and two Good Conduct Medals
- Provided and documented compassionate and critical care to patients in a hospital setting
Education
Associates - Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
ITT Technical Academy
Portland, OR06-2002
Skills
- Respironics G3, Sandman Sleep Software, Nihon Khoden Sleep Software
- PSG, CPAP, Bi-level PAP, Parasomnia, ASV, AVAPS, MSLT
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
- DME setups and patient education
- Knowledge of Insurance and benefit information
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- RPSGT
- June 2007 to June 2027
Additional Information
- Skills Summary
- Sandman Sleep Software
- General Office Skills
- Nihon Khoden Sleep Software
- PSG, CPAP, Bi-level PAP, Parasomnia, ASV, AVAPS, MSLT
- Alice G3, Home Sleep Testing
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
- DME setups and patient education
- Knowledge of Insurance and benefit information
Timeline
Clinic Lead
The Vancouver Clinic
12.2020 - Current
DME Technician
The Vancouver Clinic
10.2018 - 11.2020
Polysomnographic Technician II
Providence Health Group
09.2005 - 10.2018
Inbound Representative
AT&T/Cingular Wireless
11.2002 - 08.2005
Group Integration Specialist
ODS Health Plans
08.1999 - 12.2000
Administrative Assistant
Great Lakes Incentive Group
08.1997 - 07.1999
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
06.1989 - 08.1997
Associates - Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
ITT Technical Academy
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