Marissa Jingco
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Dynamic Pulmonary Function Technologist with extensive experience at UCSD Medical Center, excelling in pulmonary diagnostics and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline workflows through effective collaboration and meticulous equipment calibration. Skilled in arterial blood gas analysis and committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pulmonary Function Technologist
UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, CA
11.2016 - Current
- Performed pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies, ensuring accurate diagnostic results.
- Calibrated and maintained pulmonary function equipment to support reliable testing and patient safety.
- Educated patients on testing procedures, improving cooperation and test quality.
- Documented results in medical records and communicated findings to interpreting physicians.
- Monitored patient condition during testing and responded appropriately to respiratory distress or abnormal findings.
- Followed infection control, safety, and quality standards for pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
- Collaborated with respiratory care teams to coordinate testing schedules and optimize workflow.
- Trained staff on pulmonary function protocols, equipment use, and accurate test preparation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through effective communication skills and compassionate delivery of essential information about their condition.
- Ensured accuracy in test results by maintaining and calibrating pulmonary function equipment regularly.
- Consistently adhered to safety protocols, reducing the risk of infection or complications during testing procedures.
- Improved overall productivity within the department by cross-training staff members on various pulmonary function testing techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with respiratory disorders.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, resulting in increased referrals and a growing patient base for the facility''s pulmonary services division.
Respiratory Therapist
UCSD Medical Center
San Diego
01.2006 - Current
- Checked respiratory status and adjusted therapy plans to support better oxygenation.
- Supported ventilator setting changes and monitored patient responses for safe respiratory care.
- Provided nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and airway clearance services per physician orders.
- Collected arterial blood gas samples and reviewed results to support treatment decisions.
Education
Associate of Science -
California College of Health Science
San Diego, CASkills
Arterial blood gas analysis
Maintaining patient records
Infection control protocols
Collaboration with physicians
Quality control procedures
Data management
Equipment calibration
Ventilation management
Respiratory therapy techniques
Respiratory muscle strength
Airway resistance evaluation
Oxygen saturation monitoring
Cardiopulmonary diagnostics
Gas exchange analysis
Pulmonary function testing
Interpreting test results
Lung volume measurements
Diffusion capacity testing
Exercise stress testing
Bronchial challenge testing
Procedure preparation
Diagnostic procedures
Medical equipment operation
Echocardiogram administration
ECG rhythm interpretation
Abnormality reporting
Artifacts documentation
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Patient safety
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Patient education
Electronic health records
Vitals monitoring
Medical documentation
Patient scheduling
Team building
Task prioritization
Analytical thinking
Professionalism
Interpersonal communication
Continuous improvement
Adaptability
Emergency response
Professional demeanor
Timeline
Pulmonary Function Technologist
UCSD Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
UCSD Medical Center
01.2006 - Current
Associate of Science -
California College of Health Science