Brenna S. Burkhart
Womelsdorf,PA
Summary
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) | 10 Years Healthcare | 5 Years Sleep Diagnostics
Patient-focused RPSGT seeking a remote sleep scoring opportunity. Combines a compassionate healthcare background with a strong foundation in AASM scoring criteria, dedicated to treating every study as an individual patient’s well-being. Looking for remote flexibility while delivering careful, quality-focused diagnostic reporting and dependable team support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Technologist Lead, RPSGT
WellSpan Sleep Center
Lebanon
05.2023 - Current
- Oversees daily operations of the WatchPAT Home Sleep Testing (HST) program for all 4 WellSpan Sleep Centers, including device initialization, packaging, shipping, and tracking and troubleshooting.
- Conduct and evaluate polysomnography, PAP, MSLT and home sleep studies, ensuring accurate and high-quality data collection and accurate data reports filling faculty protocols and AASM guidelines
- Prepare summary reports of polysomnographic studies and home sleep testing studies for physician review.
- Verify insurance authorizations, manage device inventory and shipping supplies, and support the multi-center HST WatchPAT Dropship program.
- Coordinate multi-site HST operations, including device logistics, inventory management, and workflow organization
- Deliver structured education to patients on PAP therapy, improving understanding, comfort, and long-term adherence
- Serve as a primary resource for Home Sleep Testing (HST) program support, including troubleshooting devices and resolving patient and provider issues
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support clinical decision-making and patient outcomes
- Train and guide patients on proper device usage, setup, and expectations for sleep testing and therapy
RPSGT
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Set up outpatient home sleep studies – Give thorough instruction and explanation of home sleep testing and device to patients during a 30 minute appointment.
- Educated patients on expectations post-home sleep testing, including in-lab studies and benefits of CPAP/BIPAP therapy.
- Provide assistance to the clinical respiratory team by performing CPAP/BIPAP rounds in the hospital and providing education about CPAP/BIPAP to admitted patients when needed (interface application, explanation of PAP therapy)
- Supported day staff in scoring studies, orienting patients to sleep lab, scheduling appointments, and managing phone inquiries.
- Assisted night staff with patient registration, rooming, pre-study questionnaires, and electrode placement as time allowed.
RPSGT
UPMC Lititz Sleep Lab
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Preform, record and score/review adult polysomnograms and PAP studies (read EEG, EMG, respiratory sensors, EKG) for sleep disorders and produce report for physicians.
- Educated patients on desensitization techniques to enhance comfort and improve adherence to PAP therapy.
- Set up equipment and instructed patients on home sleep testing procedures to ensure accurate results.
- Set up equipment and give patient instruction for home sleep testing
- Perform, record and score/review adult polysomnograms and PAP studies (read EEG, EMG, respiratory sensors, EKG) for sleep disorders and produce report for physicians.
Graduate/Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Charge nurse managing and providing comprehensive care for over 35 medically complex and disabled residents in a high-need, under-resourced nursing home.
- Provided specialized care using proper techniques for patients with complex medical needs, including G-Tubes and oxygen therapy, in a nursing home environment.
- Administered treatments and medications via various routes according to physician’s orders.
- Maintained accurate records by documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, Medicare documentation, MDS assessments, reports, evaluations, and studies.
- Oversaw CNA team to ensure delivery of competent care and safety for all residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
10.2014 - 05.2019
- Delivered comprehensive care to medically complex and disabled patients in high-need, under-resourced nursing home, enhancing patient well-being.
- Facilitated total care, including hygiene, mobility, feeding, and daily living activities for patients with varying levels of dependency, promoting their independence.
- Handled challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, ensuring dignity and comfort for all residents, fostering a supportive environment.
- Developed strong observational and clinical skills by monitoring patient conditions and collaborating closely with nursing staff.
Education
Diploma -
Conrad Weiser Area High School / Berks County Career And Technology Center
Robesonia, PAGraduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon, PA 08.2017 - 04.2019
Nursing Assistant Training and Certification Program -
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center/American Red Cross
Lebanon, PASkills
- Assuring QA by Completing a monthly American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Inter-Scorer Reliability (ISR)
- Familiar with WatchPAT home sleep testing technology and scoring Versed in WatchPAT patient support protocols
- Multiple Sleep Program Systems: Alice 6 G3, Somnoware, Enso Data, CloudPAT, ZZZPat, Embletta, NoxT3, Somnoware, Natus
- Clinical Education & Patient Training
- PAP Therapy & Sleep Diagnostics
- Home Sleep Testing (HST) Programs
- Device Troubleshooting and Support
- Relationship Building and Communication
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Workflow Coordination and Program Support
- EMR Documentation & Compliance
Certification
- PA State Board Of Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse License# PN311207
- Board Of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists - RPSGT Certification#25567 Expires 1/12/2031
- American Heart Association BLS Provider Expires 06/2026
Timeline
Day Technologist Lead, RPSGT
WellSpan Sleep Center
05.2023 - Current
RPSGT
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
07.2021 - 05.2023
RPSGT
UPMC Lititz Sleep Lab
02.2020 - 07.2021
Graduate/Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
05.2019 - 03.2020
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
10.2014 - 05.2019
Diploma -
Conrad Weiser Area High School / Berks County Career And Technology Center
Nursing Assistant Training and Certification Program -
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center/American Red Cross