Rachel Preston
Nunda
Summary
Dynamic Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with extensive experience at Sleep Insights Management Services, excelling in scoring PSG studies and conducting comprehensive sleep studies. Proven ability to educate patients and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop tailored treatment plans, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing patient outcomes. Proficient in Cadwell software.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Sleep Insights Management Services
Dansville
01.2008 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive sleep studies to diagnose sleep disorders.
- Collected polysomnography (PSG) and electroencephalogram (EEG) data for accurate sleep analysis.
- Applied electrodes and monitoring sensors to patients.
- Analyzed PSG studies to determine sleep stages and interpret respiratory events for accurate diagnosis.
- Scored PSG, CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, and HST studies in accordance with the AASM scoring guidelines
- Provided proper therapeutic interventions including oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, and IVAPS therapy.
- Explained provider orders, lab procedures and oriented patients to the testing facility.
- Reviewed medical orders from referring physicians to ensure alignment with testing protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized treatment plans addressing patient-specific needs.
- Analyzed test results and provided detailed reports to physicians for diagnosis purposes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in the lab environment.
- Assured compliance with HIPAA Guidelines.
- Operated and maintained polysomnography equipment for accurate data collection.
- Assisted in training new staff on polysomnography protocols and procedures.
- Troubleshot technical issues with equipment.
- Managed inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used during sleep studies.
- Maintained clean, sanitary and organized sleep lab.
- Completed continuing education in adherence with Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist requirements.
Medical Records Specialist
Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital
Dansville
11.2007 - 07.2008
- Managed patient medical records, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail for optimal patient care.
- Organized and maintained electronic health record systems to facilitate timely access to critical patient information.
- Reviewed and updated patient information regularly to uphold accuracy and completeness standards.
- Ensured compliance with privacy regulations and hospital policies consistently.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling protected health information.
- Collected, filed, scanned, and retrieved confidential patient information.
Unit Secretary/Emergency Department Registration Counselor
Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital
Dansville
07.2006 - 11.2007
- Entered patient demographic information into EMR system and verified insurance eligibility to support accurate patient records.
- Managed unit call reception and routed calls to appropriate departments to ensure timely response to patient inquiries.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Facilitated discussions between medical staff and patients to enhance communication and understanding of care procedures.
- Assisted the healthcare team to facilitate unit operations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Human Services, Criminal Justice
Post University
Waterbury, CT01-2017
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY01-2005
High School Diploma -
Keshequa Central School
Nunda, NY01-2003
Skills
- Scoring PSG, CPAP, BiPAP and ASV studies
- Scoring home sleep studies
- Conducting sleep studies
- Polysomnographic analysis
- Therapeutic interventions
- Cadwell software proficiency
- Patient education
- Patient communication
Certification
- RPSGT, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, 2011
- Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist, New York State Office of the Professions, 2014
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, 2009-Present
Timeline
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Sleep Insights Management Services
01.2008 - Current
Medical Records Specialist
Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital
11.2007 - 07.2008
Unit Secretary/Emergency Department Registration Counselor
Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - 11.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Human Services, Criminal Justice
Post University
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
Monroe Community College
High School Diploma -
Keshequa Central School