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RICKY HELTON, RPSGT
*********@*******.*** +1-832-***-**** Middletown, OH 45044
With over 20 years of experience in Sleep Medicine to include EEG, I have worked in every facet of the field. Ranging from IDTF development to Hospital labs and Research centers. I am a very diversified Technologist with drive and determination to succeed and improve patients' health through proper procedures and preventative medicine. Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Proper sterilization techniques
Advanced anatomy knowledge
Cardiac anatomy and physiology awareness
Diagnostic procedures
First aid
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Vital sign monitors
Lab equipment setup
Lab equipment calibration
Data entry
Moderately Conversant in Korean and Spanish
Professional bedside manner
Experienced Communicating with patient families
EEG/NPSG/CPT
BPT
ASVT.
Customer service
Staff Supervision
Chart Updating
Patient Care
Cost Reduction
Data Gathering
EEG Recording
Recordkeeping Abilities
Critical Thinking
First Aid/CPR
Data Management
Friendly, Positive Attitude
People Skills
Customer Service
Good Work Ethic
PPE Use
Computer Skills
Reliable & Trustworthy
UC Health West Chester Hospital
Westchester, Ohio
RPSGT Night Technologist
11/2021 - Current
Set up and prepared equipment for patient testing procedures. Performed polysomnographic procedures to obtain diagnoses. Maintained clean, sanitary and organized sleep lab. Educated patients on procedures, test results, sleep disorders and available resources.
Completed continuing education in adherence with Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist requirements.
Participated in quality improvement processes to deliver exceptional patient care.
Scored, interpreted and reported results of sleep studies to RPSGT. Calibrated, repaired and maintained test equipment and devices. Interviewed patients to obtain health history and determine sleep disorder issues.
Prioritized patient safety, satisfaction and clinical outcomes in day-to-day activities.
Obtained and documented patient vital signs.
Summary
Skills
Experience
Managed inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies. Aided patients in understanding sleep disorders and recommended treatments by explaining study procedures, data and diagnoses. Updated patients' medical history in EPIC by entering data and findings derived from sleep studies.e
Updated patients' medical history in ALICE by entering data and findings derived from sleep studies.
Updated patients' medical history in NATUS by entering data and findings derived from sleep studies.
Operated medical equipment and performed necessary maintenance and troubleshooting.
Aya Healthcare Seattle, WA
RPSGT Night Technologist
08/2021 - 10/2021
Set up and prepared equipment for patient testing procedures. Performed polysomnographic procedures to obtain diagnoses. Maintained clean, sanitary and organized sleep lab. Educated patients on procedures, test results, sleep disorders and available resources.
Completed continuing education in adherence with Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist requirements.
Participated in quality improvement processes to deliver exceptional patient care.
Scored, interpreted and reported results of sleep studies to [Job title]. Ricky Helton, RST, Sleep Specialists of
Dayton, Staffing Dayton, OH
Sleep Director/Educator/Tech Training
Manager
04/2016 - 12/2018
In charge of all personnel training and patient tests scoring Manages 2 labs 12 beds and 10 Technicians and the management of both sites schedules
Development of SOP and AASM Accreditation manuals
Scoring and Training of New Scorers
AASM Accreditation preparation
A-STEP Instructor
Resident and New Sleep Tech Trainer/Educator
ASV titrations for Cardiologist referred patients as well as 02 titrations PRN
DME set up for patients with professional fitting and compliance instructions
Several other duties not withstanding PNL overview for correct par levels of all necessary supplies
Traveling RPSGT / RST Focus Medical Staffing
Focus
Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance. Designed training schedules for new and existing employees. Coordinated with managers to identify skill or knowledge gaps and implement training needs.
Mercy North Iowa Sleep Lab
10/2016 - 03/2017
Scoring CPAP and BIPAP /O2 and ASV Titrations
In charge of all personnel training and patient tests scoring Development of SOP and AASM Accreditation manuals
ASV titrations for Cardiologist referred patients as well as 02 titrations PRN
DME set up for patients with professional fitting and compliance instructions
RPSGT/RST
Several other duties not withstanding PNL overview for correct par levels of all necessary supplies
All scoring and Data reports as well as interpretation reports for the reviewing MD's
All Patient testing and hook ups
North Cypress Pulmonary Sleep Lab
Clinical Sleep Lab Director
12/2011 - 10/2016
In charge of all personnel training and patient tests scoring Development of SOP and AASM Accreditation manuals
ASV titrations for Cardiologist referred patients as well as 02 titrations PRN
DME set up for patients with professional fitting and compliance instructions
Several other duties not withstanding PNL overview for correct par levels of all necessary supplies.
Total Sleep Diagnostics
Area Operations Manager Clinical
Manager
01/2008 - 12/2011
Responsible for P&L of the Houston and Louisiana Market, made up of several Sleep Labs and
DME Centers
Support and training for Doctors sitting for Boards in Sleep Medicine Scheduling of Patients/Technician Carefully upholding Medicare guidelines as well as JCHAO rules and regulations, and to monitor accurate spending for labor and supplies
Monthly Technician training, Payroll, CPAP / BIPAP / ASV: Clinics in support of the DME coordinator.
Houston Sleep Center
Chief Technologist/ Faculty Instructor
08/2007 - 01/2008
Responsible for all daily scoring of various patients testing on several different systems
A-STEP program instructor, various subjects
General patient testing and care to include: PSG, CPAP / BIPAP / ASV / Oxygen
Titrations
DME for new and current patients.
Tri-State Sleep Disorders & Research
01/2003 - 01/2007
Responsible for patient testing on include: MSLT'S, PSG, CPAP/BIPAP ASV/ECG and OXYGEN Titrations
Research for FDA and FDA associated companies
Somaxon, GSK, Merck
Iraqi Freedom Svc Medal US NAVY ACTIVE DUTY Expert Rife Badge Desert
Storm Medal
Southwestern Business College Fairfield, OH
Associate of Science in Med Assistant
01/1995
CPR Certification
Education and Training
Certifications
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
1989=1993 US NAVY
1998-2008 US ARMY
Additional Information
Veteran US Navy US Army