Rebecca Guire
Bay St. Louis,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Sleep Technologist with expertise in polysomnography scoring, CPAP/BiPAP titration, and patient monitoring. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and accurate clinical documentation. Experienced in overnight polysomnography, AASM-based scoring, and respiratory sensor setup, ensuring high standards of accuracy, safety, and quality care.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Sleep Technologist
Ochsner Hospital
Slidell, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Performed overnight polysomnography studies in the sleep center lab.
- Applied EEG, EKG, EMG, and respiratory sensors for patient monitoring.
- Monitored oxygen levels, breathing patterns, and sleep stages throughout studies.
- Score polysomnographic recordings according to established criteria.
- Scored sleep studies using AASM guidelines and lab protocols.
- Documented patient history, observations, and technical notes in sleep records.
- Calibrated sleep lab equipment and checked signal quality before procedures.
- Conduct overnight laboratory testing including CPAP titration studies and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests.
- Monitor patients during sleep studies to ensure safety and accuracy of data collection.
- Troubleshoot any technical issues that arise during a study session using problem solving skills and knowledge of equipment operation principles.
- Set up and calibrate sleep diagnostic equipment, such as EEGs, ECGs, and pulse oximeters.
- Train new staff members on safe operation techniques for various pieces of diagnostic equipment used in the lab.
- Coordinated with physicians and staff on abnormal findings and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate records of all treatments, tests results, patient progress notes, and other documentation required by the facility or regulatory bodies.
- Educated patients on procedures, test results, sleep disorders and available resources.
- Aided patients in understanding sleep disorders and recommended treatments by explaining study procedures, data and diagnoses.
Registered Sleep Technologist
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, Louisiana
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Conducted overnight polysomnography studies in sleep center lab to assess patient sleep disorders.
- Conduct overnight laboratory testing including CPAP titration studies and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests.
- Scored sleep studies using AASM guidelines and lab protocols.
- Score polysomnographic recordings according to established criteria.
- Monitored oxygen levels, breathing patterns, and sleep stages throughout studies.
- Applied EEG, EKG, EMG, and respiratory sensors for patient monitoring.
- Set up and calibrate sleep diagnostic equipment, such as EEGs, EKGs, and pulse oximeters.
- Calibrated sleep lab equipment and checked signal quality before procedures.
- Troubleshot technical issues during study sessions to ensure accurate data collection and patient safety.
- Administered oral appliances for treating snoring or obstructive sleep apnea under physician instruction.
- Observed patients during sleep studies to ensure safety and compliance with protocols. during sleep studies to ensure safety and accuracy of data collection.
- Provide patient education on the importance of quality sleep and lifestyle changes for improved health outcomes.
- Provided education to patients on procedures, test results, and sleep disorders to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Participate in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in technology, protocols, regulations that may affect practice standards or patient care.
sleep Tech/ Technical Director
Somno
Covington, LA
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Prepared patients for polysomnography and PAP titration procedures
- Calibrated sleep equipment and checked signal quality
- Monitored sleep stages, breathing patterns, and patient safety
- Scored sleep records using AASM guidelines and lab software
- Analyzed polysomnograms using scoring criteria established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Applied EEG, EKG, EMG, and respiratory sensors for patient monitoring.
- Assisted in the setup, calibration, and operation of diagnostic equipment used to measure physiological activities during sleep.
- Trained technologists on sleep lab procedures and documentation
- Managed day-to-day operations of the lab, including scheduling appointments, coordinating with physicians and staff, ordering supplies.
Sleep Tech/ Scoring Tech
Sleep Solutions
Covington, LA
07.2005 - 01.2017
- Prepared patients for overnight sleep studies at Sleep Solutions.
- Conducted overnight studies in a laboratory setting including setup and troubleshooting of PSG equipment.
- Operated polysomnography equipment to monitor physiological activity during sleep study.
- Monitored breathing, movement, and sleep patterns during lab studies.
- Adjusted CPAP settings during study sessions.
- Utilized continuous positive airway pressure devices to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
- Prepared CPAP devices and masks for effective use in home sleep therapy.
- Educated patients on healthy sleep habits and lifestyle modifications to enhance overall well-being.
- Assessed the patient's sleep hygiene, medical history and lifestyle habits to identify potential causes of sleep disorders.
- Calibrated sleep lab equipment to ensure optimal functionality before each shift.
- Calibrated sleep study equipment for overnight patient testing in a sleep clinic.
- Observed breathing, movement, and sleep patterns during laboratory studies.
- Recorded patient symptoms and technician notes in charts.
- Followed physician orders and lab protocols for Sleep Solutions.
- Trained technicians, medical students, and other staff members to improve operational effectiveness.
- Scored sleep data from lab and home studies to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2018
Skills
- Polysomnography scoring
- AASM scoring
- Sleep study scoring
- Sleep stage scoring
- CPAP titration
- BiPAP titration
- ASV titration
- Sleep diagnostics
- Sleep study analysis
- Advanced sleep disorder management
- Obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis
- Narcolepsy assessment
- Central sleep apnea evaluation
- Sleep-related hypoxemia evaluation
- Sleep-related hypoventilation assessment
- Parasomnia identification
- Nocturnal seizure monitoring
- REM behavior disorder identification
- EEG electrode placement
- Electroencephalogram monitoring
- Respiratory monitoring
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Oxygen saturation monitoring
- Sleep lab equipment
- Equipment calibration
- Home monitoring techniques
- Patient instruction
- Patient rapport building
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical communication
- Staff training
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Sleep hygiene education
- Multiple sleep latency testing
- Multiple sleep latency test
- Continuous positive airway pressure therapy
- Sleep disorder treatment
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient rapport building
- HIPAA compliance
- Equipment calibration
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- RPSGT
- BLS
- Polysomnography Licensure
Timeline
Registered Sleep Technologist
Ochsner Hospital
01.2023 - Current
sleep Tech/ Technical Director
Somno
02.2015 - 05.2018
Registered Sleep Technologist
Slidell Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2023
Sleep Tech/ Scoring Tech
Sleep Solutions
07.2005 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University