David A. Seigel, RRT

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Roseville, CA. 95747

916-***-****

acxjju@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

High energy experienced executive with over 20 year’s outstanding profit and loss performance history in

Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory Care field for a broad range of healthcare organizations. Proven problem solver in all aspects of management from capital equipment acquisition to personnel issues.

Major strengths include:

New Program Development Clinical Quality Improvement

Organizational Effectiveness Utilization of Services

Operations Management Appropriateness of Care

Expense Reduction & Control Productivity Enhancement

EXPERIENCE

April 2010- Present: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Roseville, California.

MANAGER RESPIRATORY THERAPY/PULMONARY REHABILITATION/PFT

Currently direct the Respiratory Care Services department for a 342 bed Medical Center with a staff of 75 employees.

Clinical Coordinator/adjunct faculty member for two Community College RT programs.

Implementation of outpatient Oxygen Clinic to validate ongoing needs for home oxygen/nebulizer therapy.

Developed Emergency Department Respiratory Therapist assessment/consulting program for physicians.

Developed Bronchodilator and Ventilator protocols resulting in improved utilization of services.

Developed Respiratory Therapy Patient Care Experience Program to improve care experience for patients.

2002 – 2010: PEACEHEALTH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, Longview, Washington.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES…LOWER COLUMBIA REGION

Directed all aspects of Respiratory Care Services for PeaceHealth Lower Columbia Region. SJMC is a 290

bed medical center with eight active outpatient clinics throughout the region. Responsible for a $15 million budget and direction of a staff of 47 employees. Clinical coordinator/Instructor Lower Columbia Community College. Adjunct Faculty Member: California College for Health Sciences/Independence University.

Implemented cost controls and improved purchasing processes leading to increased net profit of 28%

Implementation of multiple clinical protocols reducing inappropriate therapy by 21%.

Upgraded bulk oxygen monitoring and safety systems to meet NFPA/JCAHO requirements.

Successful interface of ABG/PFT equipment with medical center information systems.

Developed Rapid Response Team, RRT, decreasing Code Blues, ICU transfers, etc.

1993 – 2002: CENTURA HEALTH ST. THOMAS MORE HOSPITAL, Canon City, Colorado.

DIRECTOR CARDIOPULMONARY/NEURODIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

Directed all aspects of the Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Cardiac Diagnostic Studies, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Neurodiagnostic Studies, Sleep Disorders Lab, Skilled Nursing Facility and Respiratory Home Care program for this 80-bed rural facility. Responsible for a $7 million budget and directed an organization of 24 employees. Clinical Coordinator/Instructor Pueblo Community College.

Implemented cost controls and improved purchasing process leading to increased department net

profit by 23%.

Reduced supply expenses by 28%.

Implemented Respiratory Care Services at skilled nursing facilities generating $50K first year net profit.

Renegotiation of medical gas contract resulting in $25K yearly savings.

Implementation of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program resulting in $30K first year net profit.

Implementation of Sleep Disorders Laboratory resulting in $70K first year net profit.

EDUCATION

A.S. Respiratory Therapy Los Angeles Valley College, Van Nuys, California

B.S. Healthcare Administration California State University of Northridge, California

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Successful Completion of Respiratory Therapist Registry Examination (RRT #4522)

California Respiratory Care Practitioner License # 3025

Certified Instructor “Interaction Management”

Awarded U.S. Patent # 5431154 “Incentive Metered Dose Inhaler” IMDI, Device.

Certified Respiratory Care Case Manager by American Association Respiratory Care

California College for Health Sciences “Adjunct Faculty Member”

Independence University Respiratory Care “Adjunct Faculty Member”

PUBLICATIONS

“Extended Use of Prefilled Humidifier Reservoirs and the Likelihood of Contamination” Respiratory Care, Volume 35, No. 8, Daedalus Enterprises, Inc.

“Obesity, the Lungs and Airway Management” Perspectives, Saxe Healthcare Communications

Pending: “Incidence of Contamination in Heated Wire Ventilator Circuits: A Recommendation for

Change out Times”.

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