Karen O'Connor
Brewster,NY
Summary
Skilled [Type] Technologist proficient in industry best practices and compliance guidelines. Adept at maintaining equipment and supplies for [Type] projects. Bringing [Number] years of related experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medbridge Health Group
08.2022 - 03.2023
- POLYSOMNOGRAM TECHNOLOGISTS
- Conduct Sleep Studies , Monitor Adult , Pediatric sleep disorder patient's
- Inturpet Sleep studies, Reconize, interpet Sleep Stages, Obstructive Sleep Apnea disorders
- CPAP/BIPAP/ ASV /MSLT
- MSLT Inspire Sleep Device Research Data
Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologists /EEGT, PSGT
Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College Neurophysiology Laboratory
, Valhalla
01.2001 - 04.2019
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep and nervous system disorders
- Set up, programmed and recorded montages and electrical combinations in testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical and cortical responses
- Adjusted equipment to optimize viewing of nervous system
- Submitted reports to physicians summarizing test results
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students, residents and other staff members
- Monitored patients during tests and surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments and video recording equipment
- Indicated artifacts and interferences derived from sources outside of brain, such as poor electrode contact and patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings
- Tested to determine cerebral death, absence of brain activity and probability of recovery from coma
- Conducted electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM) tests
- Explained testing procedures to patients, answered questions and reassuring patients, as needed
- Collected patients' medical information needed to customize tests
- Measure patients' body parts and marked locations for electrodes
- Attached electrodes to patients, used adhesives
- Evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli
- Participated in research projects, conferences and technical meetings
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
LARRY HEAD INSTITUTE NEURODIAGNOSTICS
Battle Creek, MIundefined
MILBOURNE CENTER FOR SLEEP AND BREATHING DISORDER'S
Milbourne, NJSKILLS Respiratory Treatments Patient Medical Histories OSHA Regulations Invasive Procedures Insurance Processing Nerve Conduction Studies - undefined
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE EPILEPSY
Valhalla, NYContinues Education Caldwell Labs/ NCV/EVP Northern Westchester Practical Nursing Program - undefined
New York Medical College Epilepsy
Disorders - undefined
Melbourne Center for Sleep and Breathing
Skills
- Radiography Processing
- Variable Speed Drives
- Diagnostic Imaging Services
- Comfort Patients
Timeline
Medbridge Health Group
08.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologists /EEGT, PSGT
Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College Neurophysiology Laboratory
01.2001 - 04.2019
LARRY HEAD INSTITUTE NEURODIAGNOSTICS
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MILBOURNE CENTER FOR SLEEP AND BREATHING DISORDER'S
SKILLS Respiratory Treatments Patient Medical Histories OSHA Regulations Invasive Procedures Insurance Processing Nerve Conduction Studies - undefined
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE EPILEPSY
Continues Education Caldwell Labs/ NCV/EVP Northern Westchester Practical Nursing Program - undefined
New York Medical College Epilepsy
Disorders - undefined
Melbourne Center for Sleep and Breathing
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