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Work History
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Kari Gale

Middleboro

Summary

Dynamic Pediatric Lead Sleep Technologist with extensive experience at Boston Children's Hospital, excelling in CPAP titrations and team leadership. Proven ability to optimize workflows and enhance staff training, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care. Strong collaboration and critical thinking skills drive successful outcomes in complex pediatric sleep studies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Lead Sleep Technologist 3

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston/Waltham
08.2018 - Current
  • Conducted routine CPAP and BPAP titrations alongside complex pediatric sleep studies.
  • Executed specialized interventions including PAP, O2, and Trach procedures.
  • Led technologist team, ensuring high standards in pediatric sleep study scoring.
  • Scheduled technologists to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Trained new staff as a Wells Trainer to enhance skill development.

Per Diem Sleep Technologist

Harbor Medical/ Physicians Diagnostics
Weymouth
01.2015 - 08.2019
  • Established and conducted sleep studies to evaluate patient conditions.
  • Performed titrations and mask fittings to ensure optimal therapy effectiveness.
  • Scored sleep study data for accurate clinical assessments.
  • Facilitated home sleep studies to expand service accessibility.

Senior Polysomnography Technologist FT/PD

ST. Elizabeth's Hospital
Brighton
05.2015 - 01.2019
  • Established and conducted sleep studies, including MSLT and MWT.
  • Performed titrations and mask fittings for optimal patient comfort.
  • Executed scoring of sleep studies to assess patient conditions.
  • Distributed home sleep studies and managed associated scoring processes.

Clinical Liaison/ Sleep Lab Manager

Epoch Sleep Centers
North Dartmouth
02.2013 - 04.2015
  • Assisted in opening three new labs, enhancing operational capacity.
  • Managed scheduling and referrals to optimize patient flow.
  • Led training initiatives for staff on day-to-day operations.
  • Served as Clinical Liaison, facilitating communication with referral sources.
  • Performed EEG and HST program assessments for accurate diagnostics.
  • Conducted educational sessions for external referral sources to improve collaboration.
  • Executed scoring of sleep studies, ensuring precision in results.
  • Maintained RPSGT certification and compliance with industry standards.

Regional Laboratory Manager

SleepHealth Centers
Stoughton
08.2000 - 01.2013
  • Assisted in opening seven new laboratories to expand service offerings.
  • Achieved accreditation for four laboratories, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted A-Step classes to train staff and enhance operational knowledge.
  • Managed day-to-day operations across four labs, improving efficiency and workflow.
  • Provided technical support to laboratory staff, resolving issues promptly.
  • Coordinated training programs for personnel to elevate skill sets.
  • Oversaw pediatric lab and adult full EEG sleep lab operations, ensuring quality patient care.
  • Maintained standard operating procedures and managed scheduling for laboratory technicians.

Research Sleep Technologist

Boston Medical Center
Boston
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Established and monitored developmental activities for five-year-olds.
  • Conducted research on ADHD to enhance understanding and support strategies.

Education

Certificate - Polysomnography

Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
01.1999

Diploma -

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
Whitman, MA
05-1993

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science

Quincy College
Quincy, MA

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Ordering and operations
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Teaching and training
  • Pediatric care
  • Technical scheduling
  • Procedure assistance
  • Medical equipment maintenance
  • Patient monitoring
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Collaboration skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Workflow optimization
  • Staff training
  • Team leadership
  • Sleep study protocols
  • Regulatory compliance
  • PAP procedures
  • Patient assessment
  • Data scoring and analysis
  • CPAP titration

References

Upon Request

Languages

English, Conversational

Certification

  • CPR, BLS, RpsgT, Welle's Trainer,

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pediatric Lead Sleep Technologist 3

Boston Children's Hospital
08.2018 - Current

Senior Polysomnography Technologist FT/PD

ST. Elizabeth's Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2019

Per Diem Sleep Technologist

Harbor Medical/ Physicians Diagnostics
01.2015 - 08.2019

Clinical Liaison/ Sleep Lab Manager

Epoch Sleep Centers
02.2013 - 04.2015

Research Sleep Technologist

Boston Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2005

Regional Laboratory Manager

SleepHealth Centers
08.2000 - 01.2013

Certificate - Polysomnography

Massasoit Community College

Diploma -

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science

Quincy College

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science

Southern New Hampshire University

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