Jose Rivera
Lynwood,CA
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Compassionate Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
04.2008 - Current
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Performed quality assurance activities related to emergency room processes, protocols and equipment maintenance.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
Emergency Medical Technician
Ambuserve Ambulance Service
Gardena, CA
01.2004 - 03.2008
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Ensured that ambulance was stocked properly with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
- Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06-2024
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Drug administration trained
- Physical assessments
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ventilator management
- Airway Management
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- NRP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Kaiser Permanente
04.2008 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Ambuserve Ambulance Service
01.2004 - 03.2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles College