Menard Thach
Claremont,CA
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist offering hands-on experience in managing respiratory care teams and overseeing patient treatment plans. Strengths include strong leadership skills, ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and adeptness at ensuring compliance with health regulations. Have significantly improved overall team performance and patient satisfaction through implementation of effective therapeutic strategies and staff training programs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Clincial Instructor
Carrington College
Ontario, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences utilizing industry-standard tools.
- Evaluated student progress through targeted assessments and constructive feedback sessions.
- Guided students in clinical settings, overseeing skill performance and rotations.
- Advised on career pathways and professional development opportunities to enhance prospects.
- Implemented instructional strategies to effectively accommodate varied learning styles.
Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
UC Irvine Medical Center
Orange, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Supervised respiratory therapy staff, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new respiratory therapists.
- Coordinated patient assessments and treatment plans with healthcare teams.
- Managed equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations to enhance team productivity and skills.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Oversaw scheduling and resource allocation for therapy services.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and compliance with care standards.
Respiratory Clinical Instructor
American Career College
Ontario, CA
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Work with students in the clinical setting, and orient them to the facility. Observe and sign off on skill performance, and monitor students during clinical rotation.
- Advised students on career pathways and professional development opportunities.
- Implemented instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles effectively.
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Huntington hospital
Pasadena, CA
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Respiratory Therapist, Registry
American Staffing Registry, Inc
South Pasadena, Ca
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Administered respiratory treatments using ventilators and oxygen therapy equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
Sun City West, AZ
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Administered respiratory treatments with ventilators and oxygen therapy equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed care for diverse patients in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
- Operated mechanical ventilators according to specified treatment parameters.
- Ensured patient airway integrity through endotracheal intubation procedures.
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Mayo Clinic Hospital (PFT Lab)
Phoenix, AZ
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained and calibrated testing equipment for optimal performance.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to assess respiratory health.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards in the PFT Lab environment.
- Reviewed patient histories prior to administering tests to identify any potential risks or contraindications.
- Administered bronchoprovocation tests to evaluate airway reactivity in patients with asthma and other respiratory diseases.
- Participated in research projects related to respiratory physiology or disease management strategies.
Respiratory Therapist II Part time Seasonal
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Administered respiratory treatments with ventilators and oxygen therapy equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed care for diverse patients in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
- Operated mechanical ventilators according to specified treatment parameters.
- Ensured patient airway integrity through endotracheal intubation procedures.
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Select Specialty Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Administered respiratory treatments with ventilators and oxygen therapy equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed care for diverse patients in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
- Operated mechanical ventilators according to specified treatment parameters.
- Ensured patient airway integrity through tracheotomy procedures.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Respiratory Therapist FT
Select Specialty Hospital
Wichita, KS
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Administered respiratory treatments with ventilators and oxygen therapy equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed care for diverse patients in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
- Operated mechanical ventilators according to specified treatment parameters.
- Ensured patient airway integrity through tracheotomy procedures.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Salina Regional Health Center (Trauma III)
Salina, KS
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered respiratory treatments with ventilators and oxygen therapy equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed care for diverse patients in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
- Operated mechanical ventilators according to specified treatment parameters.
- Ensured patient airway integrity through endotracheal intubation procedures.
Pulmonary Function Therapist PRN
Via Christi Clinic Pulmonary Function Lab
Wichita, KS
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Calibrated and maintained testing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to evaluate respiratory health effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards within PFT Lab environment.
- Reviewed patient histories before tests to identify potential risks or contraindications.
- Administered bronchoprovocation tests to assess airway reactivity in asthma patients.
- Contributed to research projects focused on respiratory physiology and disease management strategies.
Assistant Manager
Walgreens (Retail Pharmacy)
Pico Rivera, CA
09.2005 - 12.2013
- Oversaw scheduling to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Skills
- Clinical evaluation
- Quality assurance
- Student evaluation
- Respiratory care protocols
- Staff training
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Equipment setup
- Practice improvement
- Ventilator management
Certification
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- CA Registered Respiratory Therapist, # 34693
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- Pulmonary function Therapist (Certified CPFT)
- Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
Timeline
Respiratory Care Clincial Instructor
Carrington College
01.2025 - Current
Respiratory Clinical Instructor
American Career College
06.2022 - 07.2025
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Huntington hospital
01.2018 - 07.2019
Respiratory Therapist, Registry
American Staffing Registry, Inc
11.2016 - 01.2018
Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
UC Irvine Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
04.2016 - 07.2016
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Mayo Clinic Hospital (PFT Lab)
11.2015 - 07.2016
Respiratory Therapist II Part time Seasonal
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
11.2015 - 04.2016
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2015
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Salina Regional Health Center (Trauma III)
12.2014 - 05.2015
Pulmonary Function Therapist PRN
Via Christi Clinic Pulmonary Function Lab
05.2014 - 05.2015
Respiratory Therapist FT
Select Specialty Hospital
12.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager
Walgreens (Retail Pharmacy)
09.2005 - 12.2013