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Michael Vaidic

South Lyon

Summary

Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive critical care experience at Henry Ford Health System. Expert in airway management and clinical education, fostering team growth and efficiency. Proven ability to implement protocols and enhance patient care, while effectively liaising between clinical staff and technology to optimize workflows. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Henry Ford Health System
02.2012 - Current

I have provided critical care in all areas of the hospital, using invasive and non-invasive ventilation support for our patients.


  • Airway management - Responsible for initiation, support and continual critical assessment
  • Implementation of all Henry Ford protocols for pulmonary care -ICU, floors and Emergency departrment
  • Provided timely assistance in close cooperation with the entire patient care team
  • Continual growth in knowledge and assisting fellow therapists to hone their skills and become more confident and efficient
  • CUSP member and assistant with FCCS critical care education

Clinical Informatics Liaison

Henry Ford Health System
05.2013 - 11.2016

As a certified Epic Trainer, I worked as a liaison between the designers of our new EMR-EPIC and the teams using this new format throughout our hospital.

  • Worked one on one with Physicians, RN's, RT,s and their departments to analyze their needs with using the new system
  • Participated in, and chaired Advisory Committees for the purpose of giving continual support to their changing needs.
  • Worked closely with Quality, Safety and assisted with Joint Commission investigations
  • Clinical staff education and Burke leadership presentations

Routing-Operations Manager

City Transfer Co.
06.1996 - 09.2011

Designed, managed and supervised courier routes for one of Michigan's largest courier companies.

  • Responsible for design, implementation and management of 50+ couriers and their routes - primarily serving the banking industry
  • Company employees, Teamster #243 and independent contractors
  • Responsible for hiring couriers and assuring scheduling coverage for a dynamic, continually changing industry, which we served.
  • Closely involved with union labor disputes, negotiating resolutions and maintaining unification between those couriers and those I hired as independent contractors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05-2028

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Oakland Community College
Southfield, MI
05-2012

Skills

  • Airway management
  • Clinical education
  • Critical care
  • Micro/Macro organization

Timeline

Clinical Informatics Liaison

Henry Ford Health System
05.2013 - 11.2016

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Henry Ford Health System
02.2012 - Current

Routing-Operations Manager

City Transfer Co.
06.1996 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Boise State University

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Oakland Community College