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Paul B. Rivers

Education:

SunnySide High School

E. Bilby Rd.

Tucson, Arizona 85706

College Prep Courses

1962-1966

Diploma

Pima College/Tucson

Medical Center

4905 Broadway Blvd

Tucson, Arizona

Respiratory Therapy Program

Certificate 1971 –1972

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine

1100 Johnson Ferry Rd. #580

Atlanta Ga. 30342

Polysomnography Course

Certificate

1991 – 1992

Certificates of Continued Education:

Health Care Facilities Disaster Planning Guide

Emergency Preparedness and Response for Healthcare Professionals

Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Warfare Implications for Practitioners

Anthrax – Bioterrorist Weapon

Avian Flu – Potential Pandemic

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Licenses:

Respiratory Care Practitioner

California License #3858 (Current)

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine 1992

Polysomnography Technician

Certificates

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced CardiacLife Support)

Certified EKG Technician

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Cross Training:

EKG Technician - Can perform Electrocardiograms

EEG Technician - Can perform Electroencephalograms

Volunteer Work:

Kern County Sheriffs Jeep

Posse (River, Mountain,

and Urban rescues)

Bakersfield Ca. 93001

1981 – 1986

Gold Coast Ambulance

Intensive Care and Emergency American Lung Association

Transports 1998 - 2007

200 Bournoulli Circle

Oxnard, Ca. 93030

Computer Experience Office Equipment/Tasks

Microsoft word Familiar with most copy machines

Microsoft PowerPoint Bookkeeping knowledge

Microsoft Outlook Filing

Microsoft Excel Scheduling, and handling multiple phone lines

Experience

Select Therapy, Inc.

Respiratory Therapist II

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Santa Barbara, Ca.

Dec. 2005 – Oct. 1, 2010

40 hrs/week

Evaluated patients for, Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Would read and carryout Physicians orders, and setup objectives for a program suited for each individual patient.

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Experience cont’d

St. Johns Hospital/St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital

Oxnard/Camarillo, Ca.

Respiratory Therapist

May 1999 – Oct. 2008

(Per Diem work)

24 hrs/week

As a Respiratory Therapist, I assisted patients of all ages who suffer pulmonary (breathing) disorders. I would test, and treat patients according to their physician’s orders. Worked with Ventilators, CPAP, and Bi-PAP Therapy.

Kestrel Sleep Diagnostics, Inc. * Directed and Supervised 8 Employees, including 2 Physicians.

2781 Loma Vista Rd. Suite C

Ventura, Ca.

Owner/Director of Services

June 1992 to March 2007

40 plus hrs/week

Oversaw the daily business, which operated 24/7.Promoted new business and acquired new contracts, Supervised 8 employees, including two physicians. Worked with CPAP, and Bi-PAP Therapy

Pleasant Valley Supply, and Home Care

Home Care Manager

Aug. 1987 – May 1992

Camarillo/Oxnard, Ca.

40 hrs./week

As Clinical Manager for the respiratory home care department, I monitored patients in their home and setup respiratory equipment for them to care for themselves at home. Worked with CPAP, and Bi-PAP.

Pleasant Valley Hospital

Respiratory Therapist

May 1988 – 1992

Camarillo, Ca.

(Per Diem work)

24 hrs/week

As a Respiratory Therapist, I assisted patients of all ages who suffer from Pulmonary, (breathing) disorders. I would test and treat patients according to their physician’s orders. Worked with Ventilators, CPAP, and Bi-PAP Therapy.

Mercy Hospital, and Health Care * Supervised 6 technicians, and I worked as a staff therapist Respiratory Therapist

Sept. 1981 – Apr. 1986

Bakersfield, Ca.

40 hrs/week

As a Respiratory Therapist, and day shift supervisor for 10 respiratory technicians, and also, as a respiratory therapist, I assisted patients of all ages who suffer Pulmonary, (breathing) disorders. Worked with Ventilators, and CPAP, Bi-PAP Therapy

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Other employment

Reilly Medical Supply Home Care Manager Started own Tucson, Arizona

Aug. 1976 – July 1978 business

Desert Oxygen and Owner / Director Sold Company Tucson, Arizona

Med. Supply *Supervised 5 employees

Aug. 1978 – Aug. 1980

St. Mary’s Hospital * Dir. Cardio/Pulmonary Dept. Left for better Tucson, Arizona

Aug. 1972 – July 1976 of, 36 Technicians Job/Pay

St. Josephs Hospital Respiratory Technician Left for better Tucson, Arizona

Aug. 1970 – Aug. 1972 Job / pay

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