Respiratory Therapist

Setup and troubleshoot equipment and provide education to CPAP and BiPAP patients;Managed heated humidity and aerosol;Coordinate the discharge of patients from the hospital to hospice care (organization of equipment and management of families during a difficult time);Monitor and maintain the equipment and comfort of trached, ventilator-dependent patients;Create training materials and teach classes on equipment setup, usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting for… Show more Setup and troubleshoot equipment and provide education to CPAP and BiPAP patients;Managed heated humidity and aerosol;Coordinate the discharge of patients from the hospital to hospice care (organization of equipment and management of families during a difficult time);Monitor and maintain the equipment and comfort of trached, ventilator-dependent patients;Create training materials and teach classes on equipment setup, usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting for caregivers;Produced educational videosBuild department marketing materials and in-house forms. Show less

Worked as a casual respiratory therapist in the LTAC setting where – under the direction physicians, I followed their prescriptions for treatment; Administered nebulizers and inhalers to patients; Interviewed patients while performing limited physical exams; Conducted diagnostic tests, including blood gas analysis.

Provided response to fires and accidents, including rescue and emergency medical care. Participated in community education events and on-going EMT and Firefighter education.

My responsibilities included meeting with customers, helping determine content, and laying out ads for the yellow pages;Created artwork and logos for customers;Worked as trainer over Midwest Region