Jerry Lang, RRT
Carlsbad
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist Quickly learns and applies principles to develop comprehensive understanding of complex issues. Over twenty years of experience in critical care, and emergency medicine. I believe my experience and attitude will make me a valuable addition to any team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Manager
Aviara Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance treatment effectiveness and safety.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines through diligent documentation audits and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Respiratory Therapist
Alana Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Met with patients to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- PFT's on all patients.
- CPAP/BiPaP consultations.
- Teaching on all airway clearance techniques.
Respiratory Therapist
Scripps Health Care
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Initiating ventilation, both invasive and noninvasive.
- Expert on all adjunct gasses.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing ventilatory support.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients in critical care.
- PFT's done at the bedside.
Anesthesia Education Clinical Specialist
Philips Health Care
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Providing end user education to anesthesia care providers
- Providing education on all Philips IntelliVue monitor systems
- Presenting technical lectures to groups of medical professionals.
Day shift supervisor, Respiratory Therapist
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
02.2005 - 01.2014
- Assisting in bronchoscopies
- Both intubated and non-intubated
- Inhaled gas therapy including Nitric Oxide, and Helium
- Responsible for staff training.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Education
AAS Respiratory Care -
Quinsigamond College
Culinary Arts Major - undefined
Johnson and Wales University
Skills
- Both Invasive and Non-Invasive ventilation
- All Adjunct Gasses
- Critical Care Transports
- Spirometer
- Patient Care Documentation
- APRV
- Arterial gas interpretation
- Infection Control
- Equipment Setup
- Physical Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Medical Care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Quality improvement
- Airway management
Awards
2010 ARCF Fellowship Award Winner, for research in Mechanical ventilation
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Manager
Aviara Healthcare Center
03.2024 - 11.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Alana Healthcare
01.2020 - 12.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Scripps Health Care
08.2015 - 01.2020
Anesthesia Education Clinical Specialist
Philips Health Care
12.2013 - 07.2015
Day shift supervisor, Respiratory Therapist
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
02.2005 - 01.2014
Culinary Arts Major - undefined
Johnson and Wales University
AAS Respiratory Care -
Quinsigamond College