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Joanna Szalay

Canonsburg,PA

Summary

Hard-working, enthusiastic professional with 25 years of experience and a proven knowledge of acute care facilities, clinical services, and healthcare in general. Aiming to be a positive contributor to your company by using self motivated work ethic, excellent communication skills and the desire to learn more.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Coordinator

Lungs At Work
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function testing, to identify underlying respiratory issues or complications.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Assisted in the development of care plans tailored to individual patient needs, improving overall health outcomes.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies for accurate billing and claim processing, reducing errors and financial discrepancies.
  • Implemented a more efficient system for managing medical records, resulting in faster access to crucial information during patient visits.
  • Trained new staff members on office procedures and protocols, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create seamless transitions between various stages of treatment plans, enhancing continuity of care.
  • Organized community outreach events to promote awareness of available services, increasing clinic visibility within the local area.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, placing orders when necessary to prevent shortages or delays in patient care provision.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices related to patient care coordinator.


Registered Respiratory Therapist

ST. CLAIR HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 07.2023
  • Performing emergency care procedures such as, CPR, ACLS, assistance with placement of artificial airways, ABG samples and analysis, placement on mechanical ventilation and assistance with physicians and nurses with diagnosis of patients
  • Therapeutic and diagnostic care of patients with administration of nebulizer treatments, BIPAP and CPAP therapy, ventilator management, O2 therapy, sleep studies, PFT, Bronchoscopies and assistance in choosing the best therapy and modality to treat each individual patient
  • Administer quality care to all patients to make sure patients are cared for with dignity, respect and compassion
  • To perform tasks efficiently and effectively in order to treat patients with quality care while being cost effective for the facility
  • Efficient in multitasking while under high stressful situations
  • Tasks are performed calmly, quickly and effectively
  • Educate patients, physicians and RN’s on the use of equipment and medications
  • Preceptor to new employees, physicians and other medical professionals.

Level II Registered Respiratory Therapist

BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
01.2000 - 07.2006
  • Level III NICU experience and Level II trauma experience
  • Lead therapist for a shift of 5 staff respiratory therapists
  • Management responsibilities included shift assignments, scheduling therapists, prioritizing workloads, triaging care of multiple critical patients
  • Performing duties of a registered respiratory therapist involving emergency, critical, and outpatient care of chronic and acute care patients
  • Clinical educator

Education

A.S. Respiratory Care -

DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Georgetown, DE
05.1999

Skills

  • 25 years experience in diagnostic, critical and emergency care, knowledgeable in home health care and guidelines to qualify patients for respiratory therapy, troubleshooting medical equipment, cleaning and assembling various medical related equipment
  • Excellent communication skills, leadership skills, motivational speaking, educating other professionals and patients

Credentials And Licenses

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • State of Pennsylvania Medical License from the State Board of Medicine for Respiratory Care
  • BLS and ACLS
  • Licensed Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist

Timeline

Patient Care Coordinator

Lungs At Work
03.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ST. CLAIR HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 07.2023

Level II Registered Respiratory Therapist

BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
01.2000 - 07.2006

A.S. Respiratory Care -

DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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