Jared Monzon

• Initiated, led, and monitored Respiratory Care quality and cost metric initiatives.
• Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Developed and revised hospital-specific respiratory therapy policies and procedures to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Oversaw departmental budgets and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with patient care objectives and financial sustainability.
• Responsible to assure adequate and efficient departmental staffing/scheduling to meet changing patient care needs
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement best practices in patient management.
• Equipment and supply management; assuring equipment preventive maintenance and repair compliance.
• Oversight of the Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Lab – adhering to CLIA regulations.
• Oversight of The Joint Commission (TJC) Disease Specific Care (DSC) Respiratory Failure Program – consistently met goals on all core measures
• Oversight of LAC EMS Hospital Preparedness Program 2023-2025 - all deliverables met.
• Served as Hospital Safety Officer and Emergency Management Officer, overseeing safety protocols.
• Reduced and sustained a low ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) rate.
• Number four in the organization (#1 in California) lowest RT supply expense - positively impacting operating costs.
• Maintained regulatory readiness through multiple hospital, laboratory and DSC surveys by CMS, CDPH, and TJC.
• Facilitated staff training programs to improve service delivery and team cohesion.
• Analyzed operational data to identify areas for process improvement and innovation.
• Directed quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of care delivery.
• Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.

• Scheduling/shift management/monitor productivity (90+ employees)
• Staff development - Training/Education/Competencies
• Interviews and hiring (20+ new hires)
• Conducted annual employee evaluations to assess performance and support professional growth
• Administered disciplinary action in accordance with Just Culture algorithm to maintain accountability and improve team dynamics
• Fostered positive relations within union environment
• Participated in committees to improve organizational policies and processes.
• Oversight of Endoscope Processing Room and quality control program
• Assessed new equipment and products for functionality and suitability.
• Drafted and reviewed policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance and enhance operational effectiveness

• Applied a full scope of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to all patient populations (neonates to geriatrics) effectively utilizing Therapist-Driven Protocols (TDPs)
• Performed intubations to secure airway for patients in respiratory distress/failure.
• Responded to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team calls in emergent situations.
• MICU/SICU/BICU: High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (VDR)
• NICU: High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV); inhaled nitric oxide (iNO); high risk deliveries
• ER/Trauma
• Mentored new hires, facilitating their onboarding and integration into the team.

• Managed the organ donation process from referral through organ recovery to include:

1. Identification/evaluation of potential organ donors

2. Aggressive ICU medical management of donors (hemodynamics, ventilators, pharmacology, labs, consults, general care plan)

3. Organ allocation per UNOS standards

• Coordinated communication and logistics among transplant teams, UNOS, OR and ICU staff, preservationists, coroners, courier services, and donor families to ensure seamless organ recovery processes.
• Provided support as a key resource for fellow coordinators on ventilator and donor management, enhancing overall team support.
• 2009-2011 – achieved >20% organ donor lung utilization
• Developed and presented new hire curricula
• Field preceptor
• Received positive feedback from donor families and hospital staff, reflecting strong relational skills and commitment to compassionate care.