Steven Kochilaris

• Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
• Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

• Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
• Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.

• Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
• Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

Managed daily operations of Respiratory Therapy and Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing,

• Consulted with medical specialists for advice and expertise in respective areas.
• Evaluated quality medical and compliance reports to improve areas of poor performance.
• Implemented and maintained consistent medical standards and guidelines within hospital.
• Provided emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• Supervised care given by other professional or non-professional personnel.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities, allowing for maximization of capital component of Medicaid's per diem rate.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.