Kristi Girdley
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust background in sleep technology and patient care. Known for effectively managing sleep lab operations and ensuring high standards of patient care. Valued for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in polysomnography, patient monitoring, and data analysis. As well as sleep lab marketing and patient compliance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sleep Technologist
Parrish Medical Center
02.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Sleep Technologist PRN
Space Coast Sleep Disorders Center
04.2009 - 08.2022
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough pre-test education and clear explanations about the sleep study process.
- Promoted continuous improvement initiatives within the sleep center through participation in performance evaluations, quality assurance measures, and professional development opportunities.
- Reduced instances of technical errors during testing procedures through meticulous attention to detail and careful monitoring of equipment functionality throughout each study.
- Boosted staff competence by providing training sessions on new technology advancements and industry trends in the field of sleep medicine.
- Expedited diagnosis timeframes for patients experiencing severe symptoms by prioritizing critical cases when necessary according to medical necessity criteria from insurance providers or referring physicians'' requests.
- Evaluated patients'' sleep patterns through conducting accurate polysomnography tests and detailed analysis of recorded data.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers through effective communication skills and compassionate bedside manner during overnight stays at the sleep center.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with sleep disorders.
- Maintained professional certification as a Registered Sleep Technologist through regular participation in continuing education opportunities, ensuring up-to-date expertise in the field of sleep medicine.
- Optimized efficiency of testing equipment through regular calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by consistently maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked sleep study rooms.
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately inputting test results into electronic health records systems while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various sleep study protocols and methodologies to accommodate diverse patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients.
- Ensured accuracy of diagnostic results by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
- Contributed to the development of new clinic policies by participating in monthly staff meetings and providing feedback from direct patient interactions regarding potential areas for improvement or growth.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
Office Manager / Billing - and Site Assistant to Billing Manager
Mauricio Chiropractic
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Duties include medical front office, reception/administrative duties; answering multi-line phone system during busy hours (over 100 incoming calls daily), typing (45+ wpm)
- Medical records/Health Information Management, Billing/coding, Insurance verification
- Time management and people management; Doctor’s calendars, scheduled meetings
- Marketing; target market identification, marketing with doctors, lunch & learns, drop-in’s
- Patient scheduling, insurance authorizations, benefit verification
- Office management duties; Creating and supporting a safe and organized environment, updating patient information, filing/data entry, office supply inventory and ordering
Sleep Technologist - RPSGT
Martin Memorial Sleep Disorders Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Primary function was to perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of the Sleep Lab Manager and Clinical Director
- Excellent customer service skills
Administrative Assistant / Manager
JB Airboats
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Duties include heavy phones, reception/administrative duties and personal assistant to owners, data entry and ordering, staff management (3 people), scheduling
- Customer records/ Information Management/ Billing / MSDS updates
- Overseeing staff/ limited HR duties to include updating employee records, managing time sheets and employee requests
- Working with owners to maintain all staff schedules
- Worked directly with owners to assist with creating of marketing materials
Education
Business Management/Marketing - Business Courses, including Business Math and Accounting Procedures, Communications, Marketing, Statistics as related to business, Human Resources and HR Management, Recruiting
Independence University (Stevens-Henager College)
02.2025
RPSGT - Sleep Medicine
School of Sleep Medicine
12.2007
Business Management/Marketing - Marketing, Business Courses, including Business Math and Accounting Procedures, Communications
BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.1999
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient with customers and staff
- Time management skills
- Effective listening skills
- Management
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Office skills
- MS Suites
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Visio
- Calendar
- Docs
- Sheets
- Typing
Accreditations And Licenses
- CSE – Clinical Sleep Educator Certificate, CRT5800, 02/24/17
- Administrative Human Resources Certificate, LinkedIn Learning (in association with IU course), 10/02/19
Certification
RPSGT #27321 expires 06/11/2029
Timeline
Lead Sleep Technologist
Parrish Medical Center
02.2022 - 02.2025
Office Manager / Billing - and Site Assistant to Billing Manager
Mauricio Chiropractic
01.2017 - 01.2019
Sleep Technologist - RPSGT
Martin Memorial Sleep Disorders Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Sleep Technologist PRN
Space Coast Sleep Disorders Center
04.2009 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant / Manager
JB Airboats
01.1996 - 01.2001
Business Management/Marketing - Business Courses, including Business Math and Accounting Procedures, Communications, Marketing, Statistics as related to business, Human Resources and HR Management, Recruiting
Independence University (Stevens-Henager College)
Business Management/Marketing - Marketing, Business Courses, including Business Math and Accounting Procedures, Communications
BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RPSGT - Sleep Medicine
School of Sleep Medicine
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