EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The work.
And what went into it.

Selected examples of patient education, technologist development, and management, followed by my career history.

Patient education Teaching & mentoring Director experience Career timeline

PATIENT EDUCATION

A clearer start to PAP therapy.

Sanford Health Equip · Sioux Falls, SD · February–June 2026

PAP setup is also an education conversation. I explained sleep-study findings, mask selection, equipment operation, and practical adherence strategies, while helping patients work through their questions.

Conducted approximately seven PAP device setups per day.
Organized follow-up at one week, one month, and three months using AirView.
Created a patient-friendly CPAP and mask brochure using AI-assisted drafting; my supervisor also used it and requested it remain available.
Used Microsoft Lists to make outstanding follow-up tasks easier to track.

Focus: understandable education, practical troubleshooting, and organized follow-up.

EDUCATION & MENTORING

An A-STEP course, built from the ground up.

Solstice Sleep Institute / Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants · January–September 2025

I conceived, developed, and launched an AASM-accredited A-STEP Course, an 80-hour introductory course in sleep medicine, taking it from an idea to classroom instruction and hands-on clinical learning.

Created course policies, curriculum, schedules, teaching materials, quizzes, examinations, and training documentation.
Directed two cohorts and instructed three learners. Their AASM course final-exam scores were 89%, 90%, and 94%.
Built an Excel gradebook and PowerPoint materials to support learner progress.
One graduate subsequently joined the lab as a technologist.

The scores above describe the AASM course final examination.

MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

Directing the lab while staying close to the work.

Pioneers Medical Center · Meeker, CO · June–November 2024

As Sleep Lab Director of a two-bed laboratory, I combined operational responsibilities with hands-on testing. My work connected patient schedules, staffing, supplies, orders, and interpreting-provider communication.

Managed daily operations, staffing, scheduling, order review, and supplies.
Established daily communication with the interpreting medical director in place of a weekly reading cadence, improving study availability and report turnaround.
Supported accreditation and quality-improvement work.
Taught three students in the existing A-STEP course. All passed the course; two later obtained RPSGT credentials.

Additional coordination experience: interim Sleep Lab Coordinator supporting five locations in 2025.

SHARING THE EXPERIENCE

Building an Accredited Sleep
Technology Education Program

Lessons Learned from Creating an A-STEP Course from the Ground Up

Montana Sleep Society Seminar · September 2026

CAREER TIMELINE

Experience across
the sleep care journey.

Open a role to explore the responsibilities and accomplishments.

Jun 2026 – PresentPolysomnographic TechnologistSanford Health, Sleep Disorders Center · Bismarck, ND

Validate EnsoData AI-scored PSGs epoch by epoch against physiologic signals and AASM criteria; achieved 94.25% overall interscorer reliability in September 2026.
Score diagnostic, split-night, PAP titration, ASV, and pediatric studies; conduct and score MSLTs and complete clinical documentation.
Educate patients on WatchPAT home sleep testing and coordinate equipment preparation.
Proposed an A-STEP approach for five Sanford locations and began preparing training materials; broader implementation remains pending an accreditation pathway.
Maintain a shared Outlook work-location and scheduling calendar used by the lead technologist and supervisor.

Feb 2026 – Jun 2026Durable Medical Equipment SpecialistSanford Health Equip · Sioux Falls, SD

Conducted approximately seven PAP device setups per day, covering study findings, mask selection, equipment operation, and practical adherence strategies.
Managed patient questions and one-week, one-month, and three-month follow-up using ResMed AirView.
Developed a patient-friendly CPAP and mask education brochure with AI-assisted drafting; the supervisor also used it and requested it remain available.
Used Microsoft Lists to organize patient follow-up work.

Jan 2025 – Sep 2025Founder; A-STEP Course & Technical DirectorSolstice Sleep Institute / Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants · Sioux Falls, SD

Conceived, built, and launched an AASM-accredited A-STEP Course, an 80-hour introductory course in sleep medicine, including policies, curriculum, schedules, classroom materials, and assessments.
Directed two cohorts and instructed three learners; their AASM course final-exam scores were 89%, 90%, and 94%. One graduate subsequently joined the lab as a technologist.
Served as interim Sleep Lab Coordinator for five locations, supporting scheduling, order review, HST review, result calls, MSLTs, and staffing communication.
Supported payroll through employee-hours and PTO verification and coordinated supply ordering.

Jun 2024 – Nov 2024Sleep Lab DirectorPioneers Medical Center · Meeker, CO

Managed a two-bed laboratory, including staffing, patient scheduling, order review, supplies, physician communication, and hands-on testing.
Established daily communication with the interpreting medical director in place of a weekly reading cadence, improving study availability and report turnaround.
Taught three students in an existing A-STEP course; all passed the course, and two later obtained RPSGT credentials.
Supported accreditation and quality-improvement work while conducting PSGs, arranging HSTs, and scoring home sleep tests.

Oct 2017 – Apr 2024Lead Sleep TechnologistPulmonary & Sleep Consultants · Sioux Falls, SD

Performed and scored diagnostic PSGs, PAP titrations, and specialty sleep studies, averaging approximately five studies per week.
Organized policies and evidence for AASM laboratory reaccreditation and assisted other locations with preparation.
Mentored new technologists, supported competency and quality consistency, and managed local supply inventories.
Maintained patient logs and quarterly reporting and participated in operational review meetings.

Sep 2016 – Oct 2017Polysomnography TechnologistSanford Medical Center · Sioux Falls, SD

Conducted PSGs, routine and sleep-deprived EEG recordings, and long-term EEG electrode application and recording review; documented care in Epic.

Aug 2012 – Sep 2016Polysomnographic TechnologistSanford Medical Center · Bismarck, ND

Performed and scored polysomnography and routine or sleep-deprived EEG studies; supported long-term EEG monitoring and next-day study quality review.

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The work.And what went into it.