JOSEPH WEICK RRT
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in critical care delivery, with a proven track record in managing complex ventilatory needs and emergency interventions. Collaborative approach enhances patient outcomes in Level I Trauma Centers and diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, Florida
05.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care in high-acuity environments including CVICU, MICU, TICU, CCU, NICU, and Emergency Department settings.
- Manage complex patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), and tracheostomy care.
- Perform arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation to support clinical decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administer respiratory therapies including aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and chest physiotherapy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the management of trauma, stroke, near-drowning, COPD, asthma, and critically ill patients.
- Level I Trauma Center
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Med Pro Staffing
Broward County, Florida
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided respiratory therapy services in acute care hospitals throughout Broward County.
- Managed critically ill patients requiring ventilatory support and advanced respiratory interventions.
- Performed respiratory assessments, ABG analysis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided advanced respiratory support in ICU and Emergency Department environments.
- Managed ventilators, HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP systems, and tracheostomy care.
- Conducted respiratory assessments and diagnostic testing to guide treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Florida Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
06.2011 - 08.2021
- Delivered respiratory care to critically ill patients in ICU and Emergency Department settings.
- Managed ventilators, non-invasive ventilation, and tracheostomy patients.
- Assisted in the treatment and management of patients with COPD, asthma, stroke, respiratory failure, and near-drowning incidents.
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Plantation General Hospital
Plantation, Florida
06.2009 - 05.2015
- Delivered respiratory care in ICU, PICU, NICU, and Emergency Department settings.
- Provided specialized respiratory support for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Performed ventilator management, airway maintenance, and ABG analysis.
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Mesa, Arizona
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Provided comprehensive respiratory care to adult and pediatric patient populations.
- Managed ventilator support, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, and ABG interpretation.
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Delivered respiratory care in a nationally recognized teaching hospital.
- Supported lung transplant, cardiac transplant, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and COPD patient populations.
- Assisted with staff orientation and resident education.
- Nationally recognized teaching hospital
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Provided respiratory care for critically ill adult patients requiring advanced ventilatory support.
- Performed ABG analysis and managed complex respiratory conditions.
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
University Hospital
Tamarac, Florida
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Assisted with emergency airway management and endotracheal intubations.
- Managed respiratory care for patients with CHF, pneumonia, asthma, and COPD.
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Delivered respiratory care in a nationally recognized teaching hospital.
- Supported lung transplant, cardiac transplant, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and COPD patient populations.
- Assisted with staff orientation and resident education.
- Nationally recognized teaching hospital
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Georgetown Hospital
Georgetown, South Carolina
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Delivered respiratory care in acute care and emergency settings.
- Performed ventilator management, ABG analysis, and respiratory assessments.
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
University Hospital
Tamarac, Florida
03.2007 - 06.2007
- Assisted with emergency airway management and endotracheal intubations.
- Managed respiratory care for patients with CHF, pneumonia, asthma, and COPD.
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Maxim Staffing Solutions
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2007 - 03.2007
- Provided respiratory therapy services across multiple acute care facilities.
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Delivered respiratory care in a nationally recognized teaching hospital.
- Supported lung transplant, cardiac transplant, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and COPD patient populations.
- Assisted with staff orientation and resident education.
- Nationally recognized teaching hospital
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, Florida
04.2005 - 06.2006
- Provided respiratory support in critical care and emergency settings.
- Assisted physicians during intubations and managed ventilator therapy.
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Spectrum Health Hospital
Grand Rapids, Michigan
08.2002 - 12.2004
- Provided respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients with acute and chronic pulmonary disorders, enhancing patient quality of life.
- Coordinated management of patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, asthma, and other respiratory conditions, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MichiganSkills
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Advanced Airway Management
- Critical Care & Trauma Respiratory Therapy
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
- High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis & Interpretation
- Tracheostomy Care & Airway Maintenance
- Ventilator Weaning Protocols
- Emergency Response & Rapid Intervention
- Bronchoscopy Assistance
- Aerosolized Medication Administration
- Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)
- Pulmonary Diagnostics & Bedside Spirometry
- Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult & Geriatric Care
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, 10/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association, 09/27
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association, 08/27
Personal Information
Title: RRT
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Delray Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Med Pro Staffing
09.2021 - 04.2023
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2021
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Florida Medical Center
06.2011 - 08.2021
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Plantation General Hospital
06.2009 - 05.2015
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2009 - 06.2009
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Inova Fairfax Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2008
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Carolinas Medical Center
04.2008 - 08.2008
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
University Hospital
01.2008 - 05.2008
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Inova Fairfax Hospital
09.2007 - 12.2007
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Georgetown Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2007
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
University Hospital
03.2007 - 06.2007
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Maxim Staffing Solutions
01.2007 - 03.2007
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Inova Fairfax Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2006
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Memorial Regional Hospital
04.2005 - 06.2006
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Spectrum Health Hospital
08.2002 - 12.2004
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Muskegon Community College