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Lorenzo Villalobos RRT

Laveen,AZ

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with 14 years of critical care expertise, specializing in ECMO support, arterial line placement, and advanced ventilator management. Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary communication and staff mentorship. Currently spearheading vascular access initiatives across Dignity Health campuses. Aiming to apply extensive experience in a Clinical Consultant role to enhance healthcare teams' adoption and optimization of mechanical circulatory support technologies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Respiratory Therapist / ECMO Specialist

Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
02.2018 - Current
  • Lead shift operations in Level I Trauma ICU, coordinating respiratory care for high-acuity patients.
  • Specialize in VA/VV ECMO circuit monitoring and oxygenator exchange; collaborate with ICU and CT surgery teams.
  • Perform arterial line insertions and ventilator titration based on dynamic clinical status.
  • Provide bedside education and mentorship to RTs and nursing staff; recognized for technical leadership.
  • Participate in quality improvement efforts aimed at enhancing outcomes and reducing ventilator-associated complications.

Respiratory Therapist / ECMO Specialist

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
05.2014 - 02.2018
  • Delivered ECMO and respiratory therapy across neonatal, and adult ICUs.
  • Supported ECMO initiation and monitoring in collaboration with perfusion and cardiology teams.
  • Conducted clinical in-services and assisted in onboarding of new staff with evolving technologies.
  • Known for composure and precision during emergency interventions.

Respiratory Therapist

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
12.2011 - 12.2014
  • Provided comprehensive cardiopulmonary therapy in ICU, ED, and med-surg settings.
  • Skilled in ABG interpretation, ventilator setup and management, and participation in rapid response teams.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and collaborated closely with providers to optimize respiratory care.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ
07.2011

Skills

  • ECMO & Mechanical Circulatory Support
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring & Troubleshooting
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication
  • Advanced Ventilator Management
  • Clinical Education & Staff Training
  • Arterial Line Placement & Airway Support
  • Workflow Optimization & Quality Initiatives
  • High-Pressure, Patient-Centered Care
  • ECMO Technologies
  • Ventilator Systems
  • Arterial Waveform & Hemodynamic Interpretation
  • EMR Systems

Certification

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
  • ECMO Specialist (Internal Program Certified)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Respiratory Therapist / ECMO Specialist

Chandler Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - Current

Respiratory Therapist / ECMO Specialist

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2018

Respiratory Therapist

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
12.2011 - 12.2014

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Carrington College
Lorenzo Villalobos RRT
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