Joseph Scott Gaber
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Current Credentials
CRT since May 9th 2007
RRT since May 23rd 2007
RRT-NPS since February 2011
CPFT since April 2013
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Intermountain Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Work as an advanced RT, with the ability to cover all roles within the hospital
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Health Platte County Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Respiratory
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
01.2008 - 09.2022
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- worked a Charge Respirator Therapist covering all areas of the hospital
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines, maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting for all respiratory services.
- Managed inventory of respiratory equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of high-quality care and excellent communication skills.
- Worked with regional RT leadership team and re-wrote all of our protocols and combined them into a single document
- Worked alongside regional critical care leadership on a RIE (rapid improvement event). to streamline the process of patients vent liberation.
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Health Sterling Regional MedCenter
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO04-2007
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- End-of-life care
- Emergency medical care
- Coaching and mentoring
- Intubation
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Neonatal intensive care
Affiliations
- AARC member member
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Intermountain Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Health Platte County Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
12.2015 - 12.2019
Respiratory
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
01.2008 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Health Sterling Regional MedCenter
06.2007 - 05.2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
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