Tracy Bingham
Endeavor Health, Highland Park Hospital
Chino Hills,CA
1
Certification
38
Years of experience
Experienced respiratory care leader with a background in advanced bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and critical care support. Skilled in coordinating complex procedures, training staff, and solving respiratory care issues with physicians and nurses. Focused on safe, efficient care and strong patient outcomes.
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
28 Years 9 Months- Lead RT of advanced bronchoscopy program, assisting multiple Pulmonologists to perform EBUS, radial ultrasound, and Ion robotic bronchoscopy procedures.
- Lead RT of busy pulmonary function lab.
- Aided Intensivists in 12-bed ICU with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Managed a diverse caseload of patients across various clinical settings, including ICU, ER (Level II Trauma Center), a Level II Nursery, and general medical wards.
- Trained new staff on respiratory equipment operation, documentation standards, and bedside care procedures.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
9 Years 8 Months- Worked in the respiratory department at Great Lakes Naval Hospital as an "OJT" while attending RT school.
- Awarded Junior Sailor of the Year in 1992 while working as the lead corpsman in Same Day Surgery in P. R.
- Worked in ICU, SDS, PACU, anesthesia, and respiratory at Naval Hospital, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.
- Worked in ICU at Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care Management
- 3.94 GPA - Summa Cum Laude
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Safety protocols and procedures
Clinical leadership
Team collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Organizational skills
Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
In the PFT lab, we had a high "no-show" rate after COVID. I created multiple smart phrases to send to patient's emails and we started making reminder calls the day before testing. This improved our no-shows by 35%.
Certification
- CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
- BLS/CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Endeavor Health, Highland Park Hospital
12.1997 - 09.2026Read More
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
United States Navy, USN
03.1989 - 11.1998Read More
Independence University
Bachelor of Science from Respiratory Care Management
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