Jason Becker
Verdi,NV
Summary
Respiratory Care Manager with over nine years of experience, four dedicated to managing a respiratory therapy department. Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, maximizing team productivity, and reducing costs to achieve sustainable operations. Experience in employee engagement and retention strategies, patient relations, and accreditation requirements. Thorough working knowledge of CMS/HFAP standards and survey process.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Manager
Tahoe Forest Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Initiated organizational techniques to improve respiratory therapy services outcomes and developed information, strategies and changes for overall department direction.
- Evaluated and assessed health care trends to establish new patterns of service based on vital measurements, productivity statistics and quality control outcomes.
- Encouraged positive financial habits by assessing prior year financial trends and variances and forecasting for current and future years to optimize monetary dealings.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Assisted in the build and staff training process for new EMR systems.
- Monitored company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Handled day-to-day running of the respiratory department and pulmonary function lab, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
- Developed systems of staff communication, enabling quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Managed quality assurance programs, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Respiratory Therapist
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators.
- Delivered airway management across all ages.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Respiratory Therapist NICU
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 09.2018
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in the neonatal ICU.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA05.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA05.2014
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Written Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Policy and Program Development
- Process Implementation
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Epic Systems
- Budget Development
- Budget Planning
- Data Analysis
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- EPIC Certified Trainer
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Care Manager
Tahoe Forest Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
11.2018 - 10.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
09.2015 - 11.2018
Respiratory Therapist NICU
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College