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Susana Lowing

Channahon

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong focus on patient care, sleep study analysis, and data interpretation. Skilled in polysomnographic testing, equipment calibration, and sleep disorder diagnosis. Reliable team collaborator with results-driven approach, adaptable to changing needs, and known for maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, PRN

Midwest Sleep Center
Joliet, IL
03.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to evaluate patient data and provide insights for treatment plans.
  • Documented patient responses during studies, contributing to comprehensive reports for physicians.
  • Engaged in continuous learning about sleep disorders and diagnostic techniques through training sessions.
  • Supported troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions under supervision, enhancing operational readiness.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Prime Healthcare Management
Joliet, IL
06.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with patient preparation for sleep studies, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
  • Operated polysomnography equipment to monitor and record patients' sleep patterns accurately.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to evaluate patient data and provide insights for treatment plans, including CPAP, BiPAP, and ASV.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of testing environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Scored studies and documented patient responses during studies, contributing to comprehensive reports for physicians.
  • run MSLT's when needed and help with other duties as needed.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, PRN

Riverside Healthcare
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2013 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed data from sleep studies, identifying patterns and abnormalities for accurate reporting.
  • Conducted comprehensive sleep studies to diagnose sleep disorders using advanced polysomnographic equipment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized treatment plans based on study results, including CPAP, BIPAP and ASV.

Sleep Lab Manager

Northwest Sleep Center
Elgin, IL
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Oversaw daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
  • Managed scheduling and staffing logistics to optimize workflow efficiency and resource allocation.
  • Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing team competency and operational effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to refine diagnostic protocols and enhance patient outcomes.
  • Monitored laboratory equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Performed Home sleep studies, scoring of all studies and MSLT's as needed.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Northwest Sleep Center
Elgin, IL
09.2006 - 01.2014

All the same duties under a Polysomnopgraphic Technologist and Scorer before being promoted to Lab manager.

Resource Coordinator, Daytime Tech/Scorer

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 11.2006
  • Coordinated resource allocation for patient care, optimizing staff schedules and equipment availability.
  • Streamlined communication between physicians and technicians.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring timely replenishment and adherence to protocols.
  • Scored Studies
  • Helped train new doctors during their residency with scoring and reading sleep studies.
  • MSLT's as needed.

Polysomnography Technician/Technologist

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
12.1999 - 01.2004
  • Conducted comprehensive sleep studies to evaluate patient sleep patterns and disorders.
  • Operated polysomnography equipment, ensuring proper setup and calibration for accurate results.
  • Analyzed data from sleep studies, identifying abnormalities and making recommendations for treatment.
  • Educated patients on procedures, improving compliance and understanding of sleep study processes.

Education

No Degree - Electroneurodiagnostic Technician Program

Medical Careers Institute
Chicago, IL

High School Diploma -

Maria High School
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Patient support and education
  • Reliability
  • CPR certification
  • Registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT)
  • Critical thinking
  • Proficient in Natus software
  • Bilingual in Spanish

Certification

  • RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist #3967
  • BLS Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, PRN

Midwest Sleep Center
03.2020 - Current

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Prime Healthcare Management
06.2017 - Current

Sleep Lab Manager

Northwest Sleep Center
01.2014 - 12.2016

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, PRN

Riverside Healthcare
08.2013 - 01.2020

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Northwest Sleep Center
09.2006 - 01.2014

Resource Coordinator, Daytime Tech/Scorer

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 11.2006

Polysomnography Technician/Technologist

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
12.1999 - 01.2004

No Degree - Electroneurodiagnostic Technician Program

Medical Careers Institute

High School Diploma -

Maria High School
Susana Lowing