Respiratory Therapy Management

Julio C. Quintero, RRT, MBA

***** *. ****** ******, ******** AZ 85338

(T) 623-***-**** (C) 623-***-**** (E) *********@*******.***

Professional Summary

Health care Management Professional with 19 years Respiratory Therapy experience

and 6 years Management experience of increasing responsibility in a multi-

departmental, multi-functional medical environment with proven ability to monitor

budgets and reduce cost. Successfully integrated into the hospital environment as a

respected leader through strong listening and communication skills with a

participative can-do attitude. Proven effective in motivating and leading employees

in a fast paced patient care environment.

Education and Training

2012 Keller Graduate School of Management, Phoenix, AZ

Project Management

MPM

2011 Keller Graduate School of Management, Phoenix, AZ

Business Administration

MBA

2003 DeVry University, Phoenix, AZ

Computer Information Systems

BS CIS

1992 Apollo College, Phoenix, AZ

Respiratory Therapy

Diploma

Professional Experience

10/2007 - Current West Valley Hospital Goodyear, AZ

Manager of Cardiopulmonary and Rehabilitative Services

Director Level Position at an Acute Care Hospital

Developed and implemented ongoing procedures to comply with JCAHO, federal and state regulations resulting in no deficiencies for all departments under my direction.

Implemented quality control program resulting in no deficiencies with CAP surveys in the Arterial Blood Gas Laboratory.

Developed formal communication systems between internal departments resulting in regular open dialog leading to high level staff engagement and satisfaction as demonstrated by raking 75th percentile ranking Gallup employee engagement survey.

Complete clinical research on respiratory modalities in critical and non-critical care areas by monitoring protocols; helping staff evaluate protocols; analyzing results.

Developed and implemented an in-house Cardiac Rehabilitation program

Develop and implemented Respiratory Therapy Services to off-site stand alone

Emergency Department.

Work with Planning and Maintenance on all medical gas projects.

Prepare hospital staff and nursing personnel by providing workshops on cardiopulmonary care; observing participants' performance; developing hospital staff and nursing orientation to respiratory care.

Prepare respiratory therapy students for job responsibilities by providing educational opportunities; coordinating clinical rotations; observing student intern performance; recommending additional reading and practical learning opportunities.

Complete clinical research on respiratory modalities in critical and non-critical care areas by monitoring protocols; helping staff evaluate protocols; analyzing results.

Complete internal/external projects by serving on medical staff committees; serving on task force groups and committees; identifying and implementing new technology and resources; redesigning systems.

12/2006 - 10/2007 Hearthstone of Mesa Mesa, AZ

Pulmonary Program Director

Educate new and current staff in all aspects of respiratory therapy including ventilator weaning protocol, tracheostomy tube changes, ventilator transports, and tracheostomy care.

Maintain legal and accreditation compliance by developing policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and anticipating emerging issues.

Update respiratory therapy job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhance respiratory therapy services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

09/2003 - 12/2006 West Valley Hospital Goodyear, AZ

Clinical Lead and Educator

Educate new and current staff in all aspects of respiratory therapy including: cardiac stress testing, pulmonary functions, arterial line insertions, clinical monitoring, ventilator training and following ventilator wean protocol. Clinical Specialist in all areas of respiratory therapy including: Intensive Care Unit, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Nursery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Cardiac Stress Lab, and Pulmonary Function Lab. Educate staff on the use of new equipment and maintain staff competencies. Establish therapist driven protocols. Review, update and modify policy and procedure manuals accordingly. Attend managerial meetings, review chart audits, perform billing, generate reports and calculate statistics.

08/2000 - 12/2006 Select Specialty Hospital Phoenix, AZ

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Follow ventilator wean protocol guidelines, performs tracheostomy tube changes, perform arterial blood gas draws, and assist in percutaneous tracheostomy's. Assist in bronchoscopy procedures, assist in intubation procedures, perform ventilator weaning parameters, and assist in code blue arrests. Educate patients and family on home ventilator usage, tracheostomy management, and suctioning guidelines. Educate staff on the use of new equipment. PICU and Adult Unit.

12/1999-11/2000 Phoenix Baptist Hospital Phoenix, AZ

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Follow ventilator wean protocol guidelines, perform arterial blood gas draws, perform EKG’s, bedside spirometry, assist in intubation procedures, perform ventilator weaning parameters, and assist in code blue arrests. Experience included Adult ICU, CV-ICU, and ER.

02/1993-08/1999 Yuma Regional Medical Center Yuma, AZ

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Perform arterial blood gas draws, assist with bronchoscopy procedures, assist in intubation procedures, perform ventilator weaning parameters, and assist in code blue arrests. Experience included Adult ICU, Nursery, PICU, and ER.

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