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REJI CHERIAN

Pearland,TX

Summary

Experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, working with many respiratory care equipment, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/ Supervisor of Cardiopulmonary Department

United Memorial Medical Center
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care in the Cardiopulmonary Department.
  • Maintained department budget, equipment inventory, and staff scheduling.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate patient care services across multiple disciplines.
  • Performed clinical evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
  • Provided education and training to nursing staff on cardiopulmonary disease processes.
  • Conducted research activities related to cardiopulmonary diseases and treatments.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to established protocols.
  • Interpreted test results for diagnosis of cardiopulmonary conditions.
  • Managed daily operations of the Cardiopulmonary Department including staffing and scheduling.
  • Assisted physicians in performing a variety of invasive diagnostic tests such as bronchoscopies, thoracentesis.
  • Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting claims for reimbursement from insurance companies.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, dieticians, pharmacists., to discuss patient care plans.
  • Facilitated communication between all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient status or treatment plans.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by state and federal agencies.
  • Investigated complaints concerning quality of service provided by the Cardiopulmonary Department.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
  • Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

AD Hospital East
Houston, TX
09.2012 - 02.2017
  • Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
  • Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.

Respiratory Therapist

University General Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2013 - 01.2017
  • Monitor and perform therapy of critical care units’ patients who are on ventilator.
  • Wean off and extubate patients from mechanical ventilation.
  • Administer artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and cardiopulmonary. resuscitation during emergency cases.
  • Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and clears patients’ airways of any physical obstruction.
  • Supervised Tracheostomy Decannulation.
  • Check and record patients’ vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry charges and consults attending physicians when adverse reactions occur.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.

Respiratory Therapist

Clearlake Regional medical Center
Webster, TX
06.2008 - 12.2012
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.

Respite Care Provider

Memorial Hermann Home Health
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Set up BI-PAP, CPAP, oxygen compressor and liquid oxygen for patients.
  • Set up and maintain home ventilators and monitor them on a weekly basis.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.

Education

AAS - Respiratory Therapy

Registered and Licensed Respiratory Therapist -

BA - Clinical Health Care Management

Skills

  • BLS/CPR Certified: Basic Life Support CPR course for CPR victims of all ages
  • ACLS Certified
  • PALS Certified: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Member of AARC: American Association for Respiratory Care since 2015
  • Good work ethics with great attention to detail
  • Fluent in English and Indian languages
  • Decision-Making
  • Financial Reporting Coordination
  • Budget Development
  • Service Utilization Improvements
  • Employee Training Program
  • Process Implementation
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Meditech System EMR
  • Medhost EHR Software
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Employee Recruitment and Hiring
  • Policy and Program Development
  • IQCP- Individualized Quality Control Plan
  • Employee Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • QAPI Quality Improvement Program by the CMS

Other

Manager/Supervisor of Cardiopulmonary Department, of a 117 bedded acute care facility, Houston, 02/01/18, to present.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Monitor and perform therapy of critical care units’ patients who are on ventilator.
  • Wean off and extubate patients from mechanical ventilation.
  • Administer artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and cardiopulmonary resuscitation during emergency cases.
  • Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and clears patients’ airways of any physical obstruction.
  • Supervised Tracheostomy Decannulation.
  • Check and record patients’ vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry charges and consults attending physicians when adverse reactions occur.
  • Trained 40+ new staffs on equipment usage and respiratory care procedures.
  • Set up BI-PAP, CPAP, oxygen compressor and liquid oxygen for patients.
  • Assigned as a night shift supervisor in pediatric respiratory care unit.
  • Administered emergency responses to clear patients’ airways.
  • Oriented patients on the proper use of inhalers and other inhalation devices.
  • Performed Tracheostomy Decannulation on geriatric and pediatric patients.

Timeline

Manager/ Supervisor of Cardiopulmonary Department

United Memorial Medical Center
02.2018 - 12.2023

Respiratory Therapist

University General Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2017

Respiratory Care Practitioner

AD Hospital East
09.2012 - 02.2017

Respite Care Provider

Memorial Hermann Home Health
01.2009 - 12.2009

Respiratory Therapist

Clearlake Regional medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2012

AAS - Respiratory Therapy

Registered and Licensed Respiratory Therapist -

BA - Clinical Health Care Management

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