Patricia Toth
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Qualified Polysomnographer with solid background in sleep technology. Provided accurate diagnostic testing and patient care. Proficient in polysomnography, patient monitoring, and data analysis.
Demonstrated expertise in conducting sleep studies and interpreting data, ensuring high-quality patient care. Strong collaboration skills and adaptability to meet team goals and dynamic requirements. Proficient in polysomnography, patient monitoring, and data analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Registered Polysomnographer
VA Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Registered Sleep Technologist
Broadlawns Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
- Perform overnight polysomnograms on people with suspected sleep disorders
- Assuring that all patient forms are presented and signed and that questionnaires are completed
- Promoted continuous improvement initiatives within the sleep center through participation in performance evaluations, quality assurance measures, and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated patients'' sleep patterns through conducting accurate polysomnography tests and detailed analysis of recorded data.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with sleep disorders.
- 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.
PRN Registered Sleep Technologist
Somnitech
05.2011 - Current
- Performs polysomnograms on people with suspected and/or diagnosed sleep disorders
- 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.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by consistently maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked sleep study rooms.
- Operating and maintaining instruments and troubleshooting
- Evaluating test results for accuracy
- Preparing testing results for professional review in a timely manner
- Evaluating PAP compliance and providing patient education in all areas of sleep disorder testing and prescribed treatment options
- Inputting patient notes into medical records, checking, ordering and stocking of durable and disposable equipment, and patient education
Switchboard Operator
Broadlawns Medical Center
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Answers console, transfers calls, pages personnel, and relay messages to On-Call Medical Center Staff
- Compiles and types calls and critical lists
- Distributes pagers and keys to appropriate employees and keeps record on file
- Announces alert information on two way radio and overhead paging system
- Maintains record of all Fires, Fire Drills, Disaster Alerts, while following the documented procedures and policies
- Properly complete death reports
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, IA05.2008
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Typing
- Patient Care
- Phone Etiquette
- CPAP titration
- Complex sleep apnea management
- Schedule Appointments
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Patient care coordination
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Sleep study scoring
- Home sleep apnea testing
Certification
- Board Registered Polysomnography Technologist, 10/01/15, 10/01/25
- CPR, First Aid and AED, 10/01/20, 10/01/22
Groups
Cub Scout Master, 11/01/20, Present
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
PRN Registered Polysomnographer
VA Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Switchboard Operator
Broadlawns Medical Center
05.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Sleep Technologist
Broadlawns Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
PRN Registered Sleep Technologist
Somnitech
05.2011 - Current
Associate in Arts (AA) - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
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