Tamara Bechtel, RRT

864-***-****

adx6yq@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE:

November, 7 2021-present

MUSC, Charleston, SC

Respiratory Therapist

PFT Lab

It is a privilege to work at The Medical University of South Carolina. On the Pulmonology floor at Rutelage Tower, I help to diagnose patients and provide the pulmonologists with accurate testing to treat our patients with every pulmonary disease I learned about in college. At Ashley River Tower, I work with the transplant team. Being one of three transplant hospitals on the southeastern seaboard, we do transplants of every kind. I particularly enjoy helping the pre/post lung transplant patients. Also at both buildings we test for pulmonary clearance for a variety of surgeries. I work in ALS Clinic. ILD Clinic and Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. I also work with New Pulm patients, so once they get a diagnosis they can then see the pulmonologist that specializes in that particular disease. August 2019 to November 2021

Coastal Respiratory And Brace Store, N. Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet and Charleston, SC Respiratory Therapist

At Coastal Respiratory I specialized in home ventilation and sleep therapy. I am the preferred therapist for the ALS Clinic at MUSC treating them with Astral ventilators, Cough Assist and Suction machines. I pride myself in the excellent care I give them and see them through the course of this disease. I also did sales and was groomed by my manager, Jack Hogan to be able to run the company when he retired. April 2018-August 2019

Alana Healthcare Charleston, SC

Respiratory Therapist

Alana Healthcare is a post acute care provider committed to excellence and innovation with health management programs working with each patient to improve the quality of life while focusing on reducing the cost of overall healthcare for thier partners. At Alana, we helped manage complex chronic conditions more effectively while delivering cost savings. November 2017 to April 2018

Sleep Med, Charleston, SC

Respiratory Therapist/Sleep Technologist

Performing diagnostic sleep studies and intervention when required. Titrating CPAP, Bi-Pap and ASV units comfortably for great patient care.

February, 2017-August 1, 2017

Reliable Medical Charleston, SC

Respiratory Therapist/Sales

I am proud to say that this company created a position for me, given the same below experience and competitive drive! I had formal sales training, along with my Respiratory responsibilities. October, 2014-February, 2017

Medical Comfort Systems, Charleston, SC

Respiratory Therapist/Sales

Set up invasive and non-invasive ventilators in Roper ICU’s, Vibra and in the home setting. I work with the MUSC ALS clinic’s multidisciplinary team and their patients, Roper Palliative Care Team and South Carolinas Community Long Term care Case Managers. I work with several multiple disciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient care going above and beyond my RT responsibilities. I have an excellent reputation within the Charleston healthcare community, throughout the state, with my patients and their caregivers. I have a proven sales record with MCS. August, 2012-October, 2014

Medical Services of America, Charleston, SC

Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Advisory Board Member Set up non-invasive ventilators for MUSC and Roper patients and worked with VPAP COPD patients. Treated OSA/CSA patients by explaining their sleep studies in detail and, educating them on the proper use of CPAP/Bi-Pap’s, with an overall 85% compliancy rate. Wrote a COPD educational manual that was published and developed a COPD Protocol for the purpose of reducing hospital readmissions. Marketed with my sales reps and due to my efforts and excellent patient care, I increased our business > 40%. My duties on the Respiratory Advisory Board included authorizing new equipment including ventilators and training new RT’s. I was one of five out of >130 company-wide Respiratory Therapists to be asked to be on the board.

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EDUCATION:

Independence University 2009-2010; completed several science courses required by the NBRC to upgrade to the advanced level of RRT.

Piedmont Community College, Charlottesville, VA

2001-2003; completed three Marine Biology courses. Kent State University, Ashtabula, OH

1992; completed several elective courses.

Thiel College, Greenville, PA

1990; graduate of the Certified Respiratory Therapy Program Wyatt Real Estate School 2008

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Currently licensed in SC (#4093) and formerly in VA, TN and OH. All in good standing.

CPR/ACLS by the American Heart Association

GOALS:

I understand Encore Health's mission of achieving outstanding outcomes. Due to my experienc, I have seen a disconnect from hospital to home, the need for our skills in sub-acute care, as well as the need for cost effective care. I think what you have created. especially in 2015, when it was very clear a "bridge" was needed, is something I would love to be a part of. ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

AARC and NBRC. Formerly with the SCSRC

REFERENCES:

Roberta Berta-O-Freedom, BS, RRT Made referrals from Carolina Lung and Critical Care 843-***-****

Susan Nease, DNP ALS Clinic at MUSC 716-***-****

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