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Joel Chandler

Summary

Energetic and organized professional with a unique skill set for effective leadership and problem-solving. Deep understanding of strategic planning and operational efficiency, combined with strong analytical and communication skills, enables contribution to team success. Fully committed to driving team success and achieving organizational goals, making a valuable asset to any company.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Manager Urology Farmington

Maine Health
09.2024 - Current

Facilitating a transition from private practice to a MaineHealth practice by planning and goal setting including quality, financial and access objectives. Leadership and Motivation to inspire, encourage and engage. Lead by example. Clear and honest communication. Conflict Resolution by addressing and resolving disputes for both the team and patients

Manager Livermore Falls Family Practice

Maine Health
07.2019 - Current

Coordinated departmental functions to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work. Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground. Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers. Mentored team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization. Spearheaded transition to remote work during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety.

Manager of the Sleep lab

Franklin Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 07.2019

Established a new service requiring State and Joint Commission approval, creation of Policies, research and purchase of equipment to meet industry standards. Organized staff development and goal setting to include quality, financial and access objectives.


Manager of Respiratory, Cardiology, outpatient Pulmonology Services, Echocardiography and Vascular Services

Franklin Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 07.2019

Improved departmental collaboration by fostering open communication and teamwork. Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes. Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.




Vascular Sonographer

Franklin Memorial Hospital
05.1996 - 07.2019

Established a new service requiring creation of Policies, research and purchase of equipment to meet industry standards. Self-development and training to provide the highest diagnostic testing. Mentored new sonographers, sharing expertise in scanning techniques and best practices. Demonstrated versatility by performing various types of vascular ultrasound exams, including arterial, venous, and cerebrovascular studies.

Echocardiographic Sonographer

Franklin Memorial Hospital
07.1995 - 07.2019

Established a new service requiring State and Joint Commission approval, creation of Policies, research and purchase of equipment to meet industry standards. Self-development and training to provide the highest diagnostic testing. Mentored new sonographers, sharing expertise in scanning techniques and best practices.


Respiratory Therapist

Franklin Memorial Hospital
02.1989 - 07.2019

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management. Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function. Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations. Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders.

Education

Echo/Vascular Sonographer training

Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
01.1997

Emergency Medical Technician training

Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME
02.1991

Respiratory Therapist Training

Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME
05.1990

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance evaluation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Quality assurance
  • Mentorship development
  • Project planning

Certification

Certified Respiratory Therapist March1991

Timeline

Interim Manager Urology Farmington

Maine Health
09.2024 - Current

Manager Livermore Falls Family Practice

Maine Health
07.2019 - Current

Manager of the Sleep lab

Franklin Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 07.2019

Manager of Respiratory, Cardiology, outpatient Pulmonology Services, Echocardiography and Vascular Services

Franklin Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 07.2019

Vascular Sonographer

Franklin Memorial Hospital
05.1996 - 07.2019

Echocardiographic Sonographer

Franklin Memorial Hospital
07.1995 - 07.2019

Respiratory Therapist

Franklin Memorial Hospital
02.1989 - 07.2019

Emergency Medical Technician training

Central Maine Community College

Respiratory Therapist Training

Kennebec Valley Community College

Echo/Vascular Sonographer training

Southern Maine Community College
Joel Chandler