Rhonda McLemore
Hillsborough,NJ
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Polysomnographic Technologist
Clinilabs
Eatontown, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- In my current role, I am responsible for preparing, administering, and collecting data related to research and clinical duties.
- I manage the technical aspects of laboratory operations, supporting and operating polygraphs, computers, and other physiological monitoring instruments.
- My research-related responsibilities include ensuring protocol compliance for PSG data, conducting psychometric assessments, checking vital signs, performing venipuncture, processing phlebotomy samples, conducting ECGs, and carrying out safety assessments.
- I evaluate all clinical and research charts before data collection and verify the accuracy of recording procedures, providing support for these processes.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Per-Diem)
RWJBH
Cranford, NJ
01.2022 - 01.2025
- In this position, I accurately score clinical sleep/wake stages according to AASM guidelines, as well as clinical events such as respiratory issues, cardiac responses, limb movements, and arousals, adhering to AASM standards.
- I excel in generating precise reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data and handle administrative tasks, including obtaining prior authorizations, scheduling appointments, and documenting cases.
- My experience includes performing PSGs, MSLTs, MWTs, PAP titrations, and HSATs.
Registered Field Polysomnographic Technologist
Nyxoah, LLC
Belgium
01.2022 - 01.2024
- I attend polysomnography sessions at clinical research trial sites, optimizing therapy for subjects with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy.
- I analyze sleep studies to evaluate the effectiveness of stimulation in reducing OSA, improving oxygen levels, and normalizing sleep patterns.
- Additionally, I support the development of subject treatment plans, conduct wakeful device titrations to determine therapy settings, and contribute to new research ideas for device development.
- I educate subjects on device usage and benefits to enhance compliance and manage remote administrative duties, including overseeing subject compliance and participating in remote meetings.
- I also attend health fairs and seminars to market and educate physicians on the benefits of Genio as an effective therapy option for patients with OSA.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
SPUH
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2022
- I have been honored by the American Academy of Sleep Technologists (AAST) for my leadership and mentorship in polysomnographic technology.
- I work closely with the Medical Director to ensure Sleep Center compliance and five-year accreditation.
- I am experienced in conducting adult and pediatric sleep studies, scoring per AASM guidelines, and managing HSAT device initialization, scoring, and patient education.
- I troubleshoot PSG software and equipment, perform quality control, and oversee various sleep study procedures, handling all administrative tasks, including billing and coding for patients with sleep disorders.
- I also provide education for various events and train new sleep medicine professionals.
- My marketing efforts are directed toward health fairs, physicians’ offices, and private organizations.
Lead Polysomnographic Technologist
RWJBH
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2017
- With extensive experience in leading a team of 12 staff members, I oversee various technician tasks, including patient charting, billing, coding, scheduling appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
- I am proficient in monitoring a range of sleep studies, including Polysomnograms, CPAP/BIPAP titrations, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Home Sleep Studies, Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MWT), and Actigraphy.
- Additionally, I conduct mask interface fittings, PAP desensitization, and case studies.
- I have a proven track record of educating medical interns about sleep disorders and scoring techniques.
- I served as an A-Step Instructor for the AASM's 80-hour program, where I taught practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to prepare students for the RPSGT or RST board examination.
- I regularly participated in case study reviews led by the sleep center's medical director.
- Moreover, I successfully managed marketing efforts aimed at health fairs, physicians’ offices, and private organizations.
Timeline
Senior Polysomnographic Technologist
Clinilabs
01.2024 - Current
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Per-Diem)
RWJBH
01.2022 - 01.2025
Registered Field Polysomnographic Technologist
Nyxoah, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
SPUH
01.2017 - 01.2022
Lead Polysomnographic Technologist
RWJBH
01.2005 - 01.2017
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