Mark Toscano
South Windsor
Summary
Respiratory Therapist successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Specialist
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester, MA
12.2024 - Current
- Administered therapeutic respiratory treatments and interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels, adjusting therapies as needed for optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
- Conducted assessments of patient respiratory status, identifying changes in condition promptly.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Oversaw ECMO operations utilizing CentriMag units in cardiothoracic intensive care unit.
- Executed advanced veno-arterial and veno-venous ECMO procedures to support critical patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
Baystate Health
Springfield, Ma
05.2013 - Current
- Level 1 trauma center. Work in and precept in all areas including pediatric and neonatal ICU. Clinical level three therapist responsible for charge, precepting new hires and overall resource to the staff.
- Achievements/Tasks
- High level Nitric Oxide study for effects on Covid 19 patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare-UMass Memorial
Worcester, Ma
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Level 1 Trauma center as a travel Respiratory Therapist. Works in all areas to fill the need of the department.
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare-Yale
New Haven, Ct
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Travel respiratory therapist in a level 1 trauma center trained in all intensive care units with a strong focus on Covid patients and Cardiothoracic ICU heart transplants.
- Achievements/Tasks
- Helped department start Pedi/Nicu team with focus on level 4 nicu.
Respiratory Therapist
St Mary's Hospital
Waterbury, Ct
10.2011 - 05.2013
- All modalities of Respiratory care in a level 2 trauma center including running arterial samples as well as staffing and scheduling duties.
- Achievements/Tasks
- ER pilot program for Respiratory Therapists which included phlebotomy and ECG monitoring and teaching.
Clinical Educator
Goodwin College
East Hartford, Ct
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Instructed all aspects of Respiratory Care to students from first semester to graduating semester in labs and hospital clinicals. Prepared students to take national board exams.
- Achievements/Tasks
- Increased passing rate for national board exams
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital for Special Care
New Britain, Ct
08.2002 - 10.2011
- Clinical team leader for LTAC expansion in a progressive ventilator weaning unit. Relief shift manager for all hospital disciplines
- Achievements/Tasks
- Started a new ventilator weaning unit
- Family and patient education
Respiratory Therapist
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Ct
08.1997 - 08.2002
- Level 1 trauma center. Responsible for all forms of respiratory modalities and interventions. Rotations through all specialized teams including cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Trauma and medical ICU's. Worked closely with the life star team with critical er patients and transports. Acted as a resource therapist to new graduating students.
Respiratory Therapist
St Marys Hospital
Waterbury, Ct
06.1996 - 02.1997
- Level 2 trauma center. New graduation position. Responsible for all modalities of respiratory care
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
California College for Health Sciences
National City, Ca01.2000
Certificate - Respiratory Care
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, Ct01.1996
Skills
- Operated oscillators to generate precise signals
- Administered nitric oxide treatments to support patient recovery
- Assisted with jet ventilator operations in critical care settings
- Supported the application of NAVA technology to enhance ventilation techniques
- Facilitated APRV implementation for effective management of respiratory issues
- Managed ECMO processes to promote patient stability
- Conducted continuous inhalation therapies with Veletri and Albuterol for respiratory assistance
- Collected mini-BAL samples for diagnostic analysis
Certification
- RRT
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- BLS
Affiliations
- AARC (08/1996 - Present)
- NBRC (1996 - Present)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Specialist
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
12.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare-UMass Memorial
11.2022 - 12.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare-Yale
11.2020 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Baystate Health
05.2013 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
St Mary's Hospital
10.2011 - 05.2013
Clinical Educator
Goodwin College
01.2011 - 01.2013
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital for Special Care
08.2002 - 10.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Hartford Hospital
08.1997 - 08.2002
Respiratory Therapist
St Marys Hospital
06.1996 - 02.1997
Certificate - Respiratory Care
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
California College for Health Sciences