Zainab Mahmod
Bristow,VA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Polysomnographic Technologist from Inova Children's Sleep Center, excelling in clinical documentation and strong communication. Renowned for professionalism and a robust medical science background, I significantly enhance patient care through advanced polysomnographic studies and effective teamwork. Achieved continuous performance improvement, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in both pediatric and adult sleep studies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Sleep Technologist
Inova Children's Sleep Center
Fairfax, VA
11.2017 - Current
- Set up and calibrate sleep diagnostic equipment, such as EEGs, EKGs, and pulse oximeters.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Participate in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in technology, protocols, regulations. that may affect practice standards or patient care.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Monitor patients during sleep studies to ensure safety and accuracy of data collection.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Conduct overnight laboratory testing, including PSG, CPAP, BiPAP, Inspire study, under training, high flow, and oxygen titration
- Troubleshoot any technical issues that arise during a study session using problem solving skills and knowledge of equipment operation principles.
- Maintain inventory levels for supplies necessary for conducting successful sleep studies.
- Train new staff members on safe operation techniques for various pieces of diagnostic equipment used in the lab.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Performed comprehensive sleep studies, scoring, and polysomnographic testing to diagnose sleep disorders at Sleepcare Inc. and Sunnyview Neurology Center.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans for patients with sleep disorders.
Medical Doctor
Hawler
Hawler, Iraq
07.2010 - 01.2011
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Hawler Medical University
Iraq07-2010
Skills
- Clinical documentation proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Mask fitting
- BiPAP titration management
- Oximetry
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Critical thinking
- Infection control procedures
- Electroencephalogram monitoring
- Pediatric and adult sleep studies
- Polysomnographic analysis
- Inspire under training, and tracheostomy, high-flow study
- Strong medical science background
- Epic trained
- Positive airway pressure management
- Oxygen therapy administration
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
kurdish
Professional
Certification
Bachelor degree in Medicine and surgery MD /Iraq
Registered polysomnographic technologist
Basic life support BLS
Virginia license
Arabic Medical interpreter under training
HIGHLIGHTS
- Medical Knowledge : Studied medicine at Hawler Medical University ,gaining a solid understanding of human anatomy ,physiology ,and pathology ,which directly informs my ability to assess and monitor sleep disorder .
- Astep Clinical health educators modules ,pediatric sleep study modules enrolled .
- Active member of American Academy of sleep technologist
- Adherence to AASM standard
- Volunteer clinical rotation in Internal medicine,pediatric,where i worked alongside experienced physicians to observe and assist in various medical procedure .
COVID _19
- Johns Hopkins university COVID -19 contact tracing certificate January 2022
Timeline
Registered Sleep Technologist
Inova Children's Sleep Center
11.2017 - Current
Medical Doctor
Hawler
07.2010 - 01.2011
M.D. - Medicine
Hawler Medical University
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