Terri Felix
Medical But Been Retired For 3 Years
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Sleep Technician with extensive experience at Academy Diagnostic Sleep Center, excelling in sleep study documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective oxygen therapy administration and strong teamwork. Committed to optimizing diagnostic accuracy and improving care plans for diverse sleep disorders.
Overview
2007
2007
years of professional experience
Work History
Registored Sleep Tech
Academy Diagnostic Sleep Center
- Prepared patients for overnight polysomnography by explaining procedures and attaching monitoring sensors accurately.
- Calibrated sleep study equipment and verified signal quality before recording began.
- Monitored sleep stages, respiratory patterns, and oxygen levels throughout diagnostic studies.
- Documented patient observations and technical issues in compliance with clinical protocols.
- Applied CPAP and BiPAP interfaces during titration studies based on physician orders.
- Scored sleep records and identified events affecting study accuracy and interpretation.
- Sanitized equipment and organized treatment rooms to support infection control standards.
- Communicated study findings and patient concerns to clinical staff for follow-up care.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall efficiency within the sleep lab team.
- Educated patients on various treatment options, providing them with the necessary information to make informed decisions about their care.
- Coordinated scheduling for both overnight and daytime sleep studies, maximizing resources while minimizing wait times for patients seeking appointments.
- Regularly participated in continuing education opportunities to remain knowledgeable about latest research findings related to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
- Maintained a clean and safe sleep lab environment, adhering to strict infection control protocols for optimal patient care.
- Optimized study results by troubleshooting technical issues with polysomnography equipment as needed.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy through meticulous data collection and analysis of sleep studies.
- Provided exceptional patient care throughout all stages of the diagnostic process, ensuring a positive experience for each individual.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in addressing complex sleep disorders, utilizing a comprehensive approach to identify root causes and develop effective interventions.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Registored Sleep Tech
Oniro Sleep Center
- Assisted in training new Sleep Technicians, sharing best practices and industry knowledge for improved patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines governing the practice of Sleep Medicine in accordance with professional standards and state/federal regulations.
- Delivered timely and accurate documentation of study findings, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Conducted follow-up consultations with patients post-treatment, assessing progress made toward achieving desired outcomes.
Registored Sleep Tech
North Puget Sound Sleep Center
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop customized treatment plans for patients with sleep disorders.
- Evaluated the efficacy of prescribed treatments for patients, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize results and overall wellbeing.
- Improved patient comfort by effectively setting up and calibrating sleep monitoring equipment.
- Developed strong rapport with referring physicians, fostering collaborative relationships that ultimately benefited patient care outcomes.
Memorial Hospital
Sleep Tech, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech, and ER Admitting Tech ER Ad
01.1990 - 05.2006
- Supported tasks with strong personal accountability.
- Performed well in fast-paced work settings.
- Worked both independently and with team members to complete responsibilities.
- Learned new duties quickly and adjusted to changing situations.
- Covered night, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.
- Adapted quickly to new concepts and applied them efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Naches High School
Naches, WA05-1976
Skills
Oxygen therapy administration
HIPAA compliance
Teamwork orientation
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Sleep study documentation
Maintenance of wakefulness test
Multiple sleep latency test
Sleep stage identification
Respiratory event scoring
Pediatric sleep studies
Sleep disorders
Arousal index calculation
Timeline
Memorial Hospital
Sleep Tech, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech, and ER Admitting Tech ER Ad
01.1990 - 05.2006
Registored Sleep Tech
Academy Diagnostic Sleep Center
Registored Sleep Tech
Oniro Sleep Center
Registored Sleep Tech
North Puget Sound Sleep Center
High School Diploma -
Naches High School