Baruh Pesacov
Thornhill,Ontario
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 15 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric models. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient personnel. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Patient Care Services
Centre For Pulmonary Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop and administer comprehensive patient care plans.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with physicians and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Designed and implemented successful healthcare programs through professionalism, evidence-based practices and patient satisfaction.
Respiratory Therapist
Lincare Canada
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Managed and operated oxygen concentrators to deliver oxygen therapy.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
IT Project Leader
Southlake Regional Health Centre
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Developed and initiated mobile software project for hospital physicians to access electronic patient records on their mobile devices.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Prepared, presented and submitted project plans for review by hospital executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with development team for testing and release management to achieve high-quality production of mobile health application.
- Developed and implemented tests to assess product quality of mobile application.
- Isolated issues by analyzing process steps, log files and data input for mobile application.
- Executed tests, logged defects and worked to resolve issues noted in testing process.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on iOS mobile devices.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ONBachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
The Michener Institute For Applied Health Sciences
Toronto, ONSkills
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Supervision
- Team Collaboration
- Information Systems Development
- Risk Management
- Patient Care Documentation
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Treatment Plan Development
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection Control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Patient Care Services
Centre For Pulmonary Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 07.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Lincare Canada
04.2014 - 05.2018
IT Project Leader
Southlake Regional Health Centre
03.2012 - 04.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
The Michener Institute For Applied Health Sciences
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