Patient-focused Clinical Scientist equipped with extensive clinical care experience. Skilled in the collection and analysis of biometric data, including EEG and ECG. Technologically competent, with a desire to learn or develop new systems and strategies. Enjoys working with people and sharing the joy of positive professional experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sleep Clinic Manager
Perth Respiratory and Sleep Clinic
Perth, Western Australia
06.2019 - Current
Manage daily operations of the clinic, including the oversight of clinical processes and management of personnel.
Ensure that patient care standards are met by providing and coordinating training and professional development activities of clinical staff.
Developed and continue to maintain a Quality Management System for internationally recognised accreditation (NATA) for the clinic, including the development of policies and procedures, quality improvement activities and service audits.
Collaborated effectively with physicians and other staff members toward shared objectives.
Review and respond to patient feedback, including the resolution of complaints, analyses of feedback data for trends and implement responsive action when necessary.
Oversee ordering, purchasing and maintenance of clinical equipment and supplies, including routine maintenance, troubleshooting and liaising with external vendors.
Interact with patients in a compassionate, respectful and professional manner.
Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
Perform all duties as outlined below in Senior Sleep Scientist and Sleep Technician.
Senior Sleep Scientist
Perth Respiratory and Sleep Clinic
Perth, Western Australia
09.2014 - 07.2019
Prepared patients for Home-Based Sleep Studies (ambulatory/level 2), through the secure application of monitoring equipment (including EEG and ECG), as well communicating with the patient to ensure they are well informed and invested in achieving the best possible data.
Performed specialist sleep study testing including full EEG sleep studies for the detection of ictal activity/nocturnal seizures and extended day-time sleep studies (MSLT/MWT).
Analyzed data from home and in-hospital sleep studies, including identifying EEG anomalies such as ictal activity and abnormal waveforms/frequencies, and interpreting ECG.
Monitored data for quality trends, investigated root causes and implemented solutions to improve the quality of data collection.
Prepared reports summarizing sleep study results for presentation to specialist physicians.
Monitored laboratory equipment performance, performed repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance as necessary.
Provided guidance and training to junior technicians on all aspects of service.
Sleep Technologist
Perth Respiratory and Sleep Clinic
Duncraig, Western Australia
01.2010 - 12.2013
Performed polysomnography, attended to patient needs during sleep studies and monitored patient data throughout the night, including the setup of EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG and respiratory monitoring devices.
Maintained accurate records of sleep study results and provided feedback on patient progress to physicians.
Responded promptly to emergency situations that may arise during a study or other clinical setting involving patients with sleep disorders.
Communicated with patients in a manner that made then feel at ease in an unfamiliar environment, and kept them informed through-out the process to ensure they felt respected and valued.
Education
Diploma - Sleep Technology
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Hon) Supporting Major in Human Biology
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
12-2009
Skills
Attentive to quality objectives and compliance
Strong commitment to delivering patient centric care
Technologically astute
Orientated towards shared team success
Friendly and personable
High level of reliability and commitment
Certification
Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT)
C Class Drivers license
Working with Children's Check
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sleep Clinic Manager
Perth Respiratory and Sleep Clinic
06.2019 - Current
Senior Sleep Scientist
Perth Respiratory and Sleep Clinic
09.2014 - 07.2019
Sleep Technologist
Perth Respiratory and Sleep Clinic
01.2010 - 12.2013
Diploma - Sleep Technology
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Hon) Supporting Major in Human Biology
Edith Cowan University
Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT)
C Class Drivers license
Working with Children's Check
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