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Patricia Lehner

Norton,OH

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with extensive experience at Akron Children's Hospital, excelling in sleep study scoring and CPAP titration. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and education while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment and conducting comprehensive sleep assessments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
04.2017 - Current
  • Performed diagnostic polysomnography tests to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.
  • Troubleshot technical issues with equipment when necessary.
  • Assisted with orientation and training of new employees within the department.
  • Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health.
  • Scored, interpreted, and reported results of sleep studies to professionals.
  • Performed MSLT studies, full EEG hookups, split-night studies and CPAP/BiPAP titration

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
12.2011 - 03.2017
  • Ventilator and BIPAP/CPAP setup, management and protocol weaning
  • Management of home ventilators, BIPAP/CPAP and tracheostomy care
  • Chest physiotherapy using palm and pneumatic percussion, vest and frequencer
  • Respiratory treatments given via several modalities of medication delivery
  • Patient and family education and treatment planning

Education

Certificate - A-STEP

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
04-2016

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

University of Akron
Akron, OH
05-1996

Skills

  • Polysomnography and equipment proficiency
  • Sleep study scoring
  • CPAP titration
  • EEG setup
  • Multiple sleep latency testing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Teamwork collaboration

Certification

  • RCP License
  • SDS-Sleep Disorders Specialist
  • RRT
  • BLS Certification

Timeline

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Akron Children's Hospital
04.2017 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Akron Children's Hospital
12.2011 - 03.2017

Certificate - A-STEP

Cleveland Clinic

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

University of Akron

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