Mary E. Merrihew Registered EEG Technologist

acypgf@r.postjobfree.com 603-***-**** Canaan, NH 03741

Dependable, organized medical technologist with extensive experience successfully managing all aspects of technical medical procedures. Strong leader adept at supervising teams of diverse professionals and promoting cross-functional collaboration. Highly skilled communicator with proven success in exceptional stewardship and patient relations. Detailed innovator possessing an intuitive ability to analyze operations, recognize the need for adjustments, create plans of action, and successfully implement all changes. Continually focused on improving efficiency and fostering progress. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Development

Technical Equipment Management

Laboratory Management

Electroencephalogram Tests

Policy Implementation

Billing & Accounting

Medical Writing

Staff Training & Leadership

Communication & Collaboration

Professional Experience

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Neuro-diagnostics Lebanon, NH

New Hampshire’s only academic medical center encompassing over 900 primary and specialty care physicians.

Intraoperative Neuro-monitoring Technologist, 6/2016 - present

Perform intraoperative neuro-monitoring in the operating room, conducting evoked potentials - Electroencephalogram Tests (EEG) and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) – for spine cases, brain tumor resections, and many other cortical tumors. Recognize neurological compromising conditions and effectively communicate conditions to hospital staff, ensuring all appropriate actions are taken. Initiate the application of tests, demonstrate expertise, and modify established protocols so as to fit patient’s needs. Liaise between patients and medical professionals, providing the highest level of patient care and guaranteeing satisfaction. Meet all requirements of laboratory competencies, including receipt of CPR certification and ABRET registry in EEG.

Senior Registered EEG Technologist and Lead Equipment Tech, 6/2012 – 6/2016

EEG Technologist, 11/2005 – 5/2009

Performed all patient preparations for EEG - securing patient information, explaining test procedures to patients, providing support and comfort, and attaching electrodes in standard position. Evaluated the quality and accuracy of recording documents, modifying procedures according to patient and physician need. Recognized the need for specialized EEG procedures, and recommended their use to medical staff. Measured visual, brain stem, auditory, and somatosensory evoked responses using specialized computer programs and translated results. Developed training policies and new testing protocols and educated staff on their use. Familiarized medical residents with EEG procedures. Interfaced with equipment vendors, diagnosing and mitigating hardware and software issues in the EEG lab. Inspected, calibrated, and maintained all EEG, outpatient, and inpatient machinery. Provided on-call technical assistance in EMU and EEG. Cross-functionally collaborated with nurses, neurology professionals, and clinical engineers.

Key Accomplishments:

●Acted as lead Yellow Belt Portion on the Green Belt Project, establishing a more effective scheduling system and allowing for better scheduling and patient care.

●Successfully completed ABRET Society requirements to become a Board Recognized EET Technologist.

●Recognized for consistently exceeding expectations for outstanding stewardship and patient care, team orientations, and communications.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Cardiology Lebanon, NH

New Hampshire’s only academic medical center encompassing over 900 primary and specialty care physicians.

C/P Materials Assistant Manager, 4/2005 – 1/2006

Maintained inventory and stock of all materials for surgical procedures under the direction of the Cath Lab Manager. Confirmed proper billing of all procedural equipment, recognizing and remedying any errors. Submitted completed financial claims to the Coding Department. Closely collaborated with Cardiologists to ensure availability and proper functioning of all items required for special cases. Managed a transition team upon reassignment, confirming that new employees met DMC standards.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY Manchester, NH Expected Graduation 2017

Certificate, Registered EEG Technologist

ABRET ORGANIZATION 2013

Associate’s Degree of Science in Business Administration

RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Claremont, NH 2012

Certificate, Certified Grass Technology Tech

ASTRO-MED UNIVERSITY 2006

References: Available at time of interview.

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