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Joel Kosches

Clermont ,FLORIDA

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 38 years of experience in all healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

UF Health
08.2023 - Current

Working in the ER, ,CVICU, ICU,BIPAPS, Trach care

  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.

Respiratory Therapist

Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2023
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Worked in NICU, OR. ED. RR. ICU.

Respiratory Therapist

Carrolina Specialty Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2019

Work managing Trach patients on ventilators, weaning protocols, Bipaps .

Respiratory Therapist

Mount Sinai Medical Center/Miami Heart Institute
03.1984 - 05.2007
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Worked in post Open Heart Unit. ICU,CCU. ED

Education

Respiratory Therapy

California College For Health Sciences
San Diego, CA
02.1991

Respiratory Therapy Technology

Respiratory Therapy Institute
Miami, FL
07.1983

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • ACLS
  • NRP
  • PALS
  • BLS

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

UF Health
08.2023 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Carrolina Specialty Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2019

Respiratory Therapist

Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2023

Respiratory Therapist

Mount Sinai Medical Center/Miami Heart Institute
03.1984 - 05.2007

Respiratory Therapy

California College For Health Sciences

Respiratory Therapy Technology

Respiratory Therapy Institute
Joel Kosches