Tihri Leggett
Atlanta,US
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Neurodiagnostic Technologist with a strong motivation to enhance technical performance through combined knowledge and skills. Excels in both individual and team settings, leveraging a seasoned work ethic to adapt quickly to various processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven, with a passion for patient and customer-centric care
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Performs all aspects of END testing from routine to high complex studies, including EEG, and LTM in the Neuro ICU and ICU using the Universal 10/20 measuring system
- Drives results by utilizing proper head-wrapping techniques and directly contributing to the achievement of department Skin Safety goals associated with specific initiatives at the district.
- Contributed to the improvement and the development of the clinical and technical department on-boarding training material, department and company policies and procedures that closely aligns with the ACNS guidelines that simplified workflow improving cohesive patient care.
- Performed administrative work, including patient charting, billing, responding to daily requests by email and voicemail, organizing team events to promote a positive work environment, ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and generated and updated clinical documents by request.
- Drive collaboration and maintain consistent open lines of communication across the assigned responsibilities with the Neurophysiology team, as well as the support team (ie: ICU and Neuro ICU, CCU, Respiratory, Cardiology including Electrophysiology and Cath Lab, and ED nurses and staff)
- Experienced in effectively working in a highly complex technical critical care setting, autonomously maintaining the ability to multitask, and being a results-driven problem solver in a high-pressure environment.
Neurodiagnostic/EMG Technologist
Complete Medical and Healthcare Pain Management Cl
Decatur, Georgia
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Independently prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals in a high-volume environment, while keeping management updated.
- Demonstrated leadership with effective and timely communication, and the ability to be receptive to constructive feedback, making improvements to work processes, and helping to train others.
- Summarized EEG Data: Assisted physicians in diagnosing brain, sleep, and nervous system disorders by summarizing technical data and interpreting EEG results for neurologists.
- Assisted with the training of new technologists in all aspects of neurodiagnostics and neurophysiology, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
UCONN Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Performed administrative work, including managing patient information, billing for the department, maintaining physicians' schedule, developing and generating summarized reports, as well as maintaining inventory and lab supplies.
- Recognized, Troubleshoot equipment, eliminated non-physiological and physiological artifacts, distinguishing between normal, abnormal and benign waveforms
- Maximize patient load capability through proper planning and scheduling techniques increasing productivity 100%
- Adhered to personal and Hospital compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Hospital regulations, policies, and procedures
- Maintained composure and problem-solving critical thinking skills during stressful interactions
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Farmington, CT
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Perform all aspects of END testing, including EEG, LTM in EMU, and Neonatal and Pediatric ICU settings.
- Provide precise and thorough written documentation of patient medical history and activity during all performed END testing.
- Troubleshoot equipment, eliminate non-physiological and physiological artifacts, distinguishing between normal, abnormal and benign waveforms in pediatric and neonatal patients, utilize appropriate resources available to successfully perform each END recording.
- Recognized and executed appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs and safety, including notifying designated neurologists and care providers of findings.
- Accurately measured patient using 10/20 system and other accurate measurements, marking locations for electrode placement during diagnostic testing and pre-surgery.
- Worked with neonates, infants, children, and their families, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health.
- Acted as a point of contact, collaborating with all teammates and physicians, serving as a resource on all technical troubleshooting issues.
Education
EEG Essentials Curriculum
American Epilepsy Society/AES
01-2024
ASET Core EEG Curriculum
ASET The Neurodiagnostic Society
OnlinePractical Learning - Practical Learning in Pediatric Neurodiagnostic
Connecticut Children's Epilepsy Center
Connecticut Children's Medical Center10-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown College
Atlanta, Ga10-2001
Skills
- Critical, Analytical, and Creative Thinking Skills
- Negotiation, Active Listening, Adaptability
- Leadership and Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills
- Self-Discipline, Self- Motivation and Delay of Gratification
- Organizational
- Time Management
- Oral and Written Communication Skills
- HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA
- Electronic Health Records: EPIC, Cerner, NextGen, eClinicalWorks (eCW)
- END Software and Equipment: Natus XLTEK and Viking, Cadwell Arc Sierra Wave and Summit, Nihon Kohden
- Operating Systems: Windows and Microsoft Office
Certification
- R. EEG T , ABRET eligible 2024
Timeline
Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Neurodiagnostic/EMG Technologist
Complete Medical and Healthcare Pain Management Cl
03.2016 - 04.2020
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
UCONN Health Center
07.2014 - 03.2016
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
01.2011 - 06.2014
- R. EEG T , ABRET eligible 2024
EEG Essentials Curriculum
American Epilepsy Society/AES
ASET Core EEG Curriculum
ASET The Neurodiagnostic Society
Practical Learning - Practical Learning in Pediatric Neurodiagnostic
Connecticut Children's Epilepsy Center
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown College
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