Kostas Gakis
Hudson,NH
Summary
Seeking a position as a respiratory therapist, that can utilize my vast experience and allow for continued growth and knowledge in the field.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field therapist
Rotech Healthcare
Southborough, MA
06.2013 - 01.2026
- Educated patients and families on respiratory therapy techniques and equipment usage.
- Operated and maintained advanced respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in respiratory care and patient interactions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all respiratory procedures and treatments.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Field therapist
NORTH ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICE
Leominster, MA
11.2006 - 12.2012
- Set up respiratory equipment adhering to MA Board of Respiratory Care guidelines and educate patients and their families on appropriate use and maintenance of supplied medical equipment
- Documented patient care in compliance with JCAHO standards
- Oriented new respiratory therapists on company protocol and documentation standards
- Provided Exceptional customer service to patients by ensuring optimal patient comfort with use of equipment
Field therapist
Praxair
Waltham, Massachusetts
03.2003 - 11.2006
- Set up respiratory equipment adhering to MA Board of Respiratory Care guidelines and educate patients and their families on appropriate use and maintenance of supplied medical equipment
- Documented patient care in compliance with JCAHO standards
- Oriented new respiratory therapists on company protocol and documentation standards
- Provided Exceptional customer service to patients by ensuring optimal patient comfort with use of equipment
Volunteer Respiratory Therapist
CAMP CHESTNUT
Becket, MA
1997 - 1998
- Respiratory Therapists participate on a volunteer bases to assist in overseeing the health and well being of the children and to ensure that medications are administered on schedule.
- Annual weeklong summer camp sponsored by the American Lunch Association for Children with Asthma.
Education
Associate in Science - Respiratory Therapy
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Haverhill, MA01.1998
Skills
- Equipment setup
- Patient education
- Compliance monitoring
- Multitasking
- Client relations
- Patient documentation
- Reliability
Certification
• MA, Respiratory License, 3735
Timeline
Field therapist
Rotech Healthcare
06.2013 - 01.2026
Field therapist
NORTH ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICE
11.2006 - 12.2012
Field therapist
Praxair
03.2003 - 11.2006
Volunteer Respiratory Therapist
CAMP CHESTNUT
1997 - 1998
Associate in Science - Respiratory Therapy
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE