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RICKY HELTON, RPSGT

adwxrd@r.postjobfree.com +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

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