Zlatko Hajric
4343 Robinwood Avenue Royal Oak,MI
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 9 years of experience with inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. 8 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Experienced in critical care. Adept at managing diverse conditions that include COPD/asthma, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, and neuro patients. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about the use and operation of respiratory equipment. Dedicated to provide quality patient care to advance respiratory outcomes using effective critical thinking skills and empathetic patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2023 - Current
- Shift management: organize, delegate and coordinate the activities of staff therapists and support techs to assure smooth operation of the shift
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Performed tracheostomy care such as inspecting and cleaning stoma site; inner cannula, trach tie, and trach tube exchanges.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs, ABGs.
- Educated patients and their families about their conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Beaumont Health System
07.2017 - 12.2023
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Direct care for patients in critical care areas of the hospital, including administering medication and ventilatory support, maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Utilized expertise in assessing respiratory problems and diseases, implementing core treatment plans, and providing education to patients,
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Coordinated care with Physicians and other clinical staff to enhance delivery of effective patient care.
Pharmacy Technician Manager
Carpenter Pharmacy
06.2008 - 07.2016
- Efficiently answered multi-line phone and processed high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and pharmacists. Answered and screened phone calls for the staff pharmacist in a friendly, efficient manner.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies and verifying deliveries against
- Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense
- Delivered exemplary training and mentoring to employees, which boosted productivity, employee morale through consistent training and leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management, Respiratory
Sienna Heights
Adrian MI07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Henry Ford College
Dearborn MI05.2017
Skills
- Operation and Application of Respiratory care
- Patient and caregiver education
- Compassionate care
- Detail oriented
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Beaumont Health System
07.2017 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Technician Manager
Carpenter Pharmacy
06.2008 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management, Respiratory
Sienna Heights
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Henry Ford College