Margie Sellers
@margiesellers
Dedicated Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with extensive patient care experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care and treatment for sleep disorders. With extensive experience in both clinical and remote settings, I have honed my skills in scoring sleep studies, conducting CPAP education, and ensuring compliance with treatment protocols. My dedication to patient education and support has been recognized through various awards, including the S.L.E.E.P Award for Skill and Learning Excellence Enhancement in Polysomnography.
Throughout my career, I have worked in prestigious institutions such as the Department of Veteran Affairs and the University of Virginia Health System, where I have managed teams, overseen quality assurance plans, and contributed to AASM accreditation processes. My ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers has been instrumental in improving therapy compliance and patient outcomes. I am passionate about advancing my knowledge and skills in sleep medicine, and I strive to be a valuable asset to any organization I join.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Instrument Technician, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Department of Veteran Affairs – VA Hospital
May 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Provided continuous patient care and therapy compliance for PAP therapy, Inspire, oral appliance, and other sleep apnea treatments. Conducted CPAP maintenance clinics, checking machine compliance and educating veterans on PAP therapy success. Led CPAP education group classes, discussing sleep study results and demonstrating machine usage and supply changes.
Registered Polysomnographic Technician III – Remote Scoring Tech
Inova Pediatric Sleep Center
Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Completed remote scoring on pediatric patients, ensuring accurate data for sleep providers. Generated comprehensive reports and submitted completed studies for review. Scored various sleep studies including PSG, MSLT, Inspire, and all PAP and O2 titrations.
Senior, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
University of Virginia Health System
Jun 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Performed sleep studies on adult and pediatric patients, including full seizure and abbreviated 10/20 montage. Responsible for staging and scoring sleep studies, maintaining inventory in the sleep lab, and speaking at sleep conferences for continuing education. Conducted diagnostic PSG, CPAP, BiLevel, ASV, and Inspire studies, also serving as ISR creator and coordinator.
Chief, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Pediatric
Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth Unive
May 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Oversaw technologists in performing sleep studies on adult and pediatric patients, including full seizure and abbreviated 10/20 montage, and staging/scoring. Managed all inventory supplies for the Pediatric Sleep Center and completed quality assurance plans and reports. Conducted performance appraisals, managed teams, provided patient education, and was trained in Inspire titrations, also managing
Senior, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
University of Virginia Health System
Jun 2014 - May 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Performed sleep studies on adult and pediatric patients, including full seizure and abbreviated 10/20 montage. Responsible for staging and scoring sleep studies, maintaining inventory in the sleep lab, and speaking at sleep conferences for continuing education. Conducted diagnostic PSG, CPAP, BiLevel, ASV, and Inspire studies, also serving as ISR creator and coordinator.
Lead, Wireless Sales Consultant
Best Buy Mobile
Oct 2007 - Jun 2014 (6 years 8 months)
Performed administrative work, including inventory management, merchandising, cash management, and payroll processing. Assisted customers with cellular device purchases, ensuring excellent customer service. Handled daily cash transactions and provided training for new employees.
Polysomnography Technology Program Student
Sandhills Community College
Aug 2013 - May 2014 (9 months)
Completed 288 clinic hours under the supervision of a RPSGT, performing sleep studies and PAP titrations. Executed full seizure and abbreviated 10/20 montage, along with staging and scoring sleep studies. Provided patient education and desensitization, and conducted diagnostic PSG, patient hook-up, and MSLT.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sandhills Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Polysomnography Technology
Activities and societies: Recipient of S.L.E.E.P Award (Skill and Learning Excellence Enhancement in Polysomnography); Recipient of First Annual Polysomnography Alumni Dedication Award; Class President of Polysomnography Technology Program, c/o 2014
Earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Polysomnography Technology. Completed 288 clinic hours, performing sleep studies, PAP titrations, and staging/scoring sleep studies under supervision.
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Diploma, Pharmacy Technology
Activities and societies: Recipient of certification of Pharmacy Technician, July 2009
Obtained a Pharmacy Technology Diploma. This program provided foundational knowledge in pharmaceutical practices.
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