Thomas Joseph

Thomas E. Joseph RRT - NPS

 128 Beth Drive Philadelphia PA 19115

(215) 464 3237. Cell (267) 255 5489

thomasjoseph1442@yahoo.com

thomasjez42@yahoo.com

Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking a challenging assignment that will aid in my professional growth.  I thrive in a fast-paced environment and I am known for my ability to build rapport with my patients.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Oxygen Administration
• CPR Certification
• Waveform Analysis
• Pulse Oxmeter Monitoring

• IPPB Therapy
• CPAP
• PEEP
• Suctioning

EDUCATION

CHI Institute, Philadelphia, PA                                                                                 3/2009 - 11/ 2010

Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy – 3.3 GPA

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA                                                                            11/2009 - 1/2010

Practicum - Respiratory Therapy / 240 hours General Floor

• Administration of oxygen.
• MDI and DPI administration.
• Incentive spirometer
• Pulse oxmeter monitoring.

Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA                                                                         4/2010 - 5/2010

Practicum - Respiratory Therapy / 240 hours ICU CC

• Performing waveform analysis.
• Changing and maintenance of ventilator circuits.
• Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation administration.
• Initiation and monitoring of ventilator support.
• Charting of ICU flow sheet.
• Performing extubation, and administration of medicated aerosols.
• Arterial blood gas draws and evaluation

Our Lady of Lourdes, NJ                                                                           9/2010 – 10/2010

Practicum – Respiratory Therapy / 120 hours Neonatal

• Administration of oxygen.
• MDI and DPI administration.
• Administration of Aerosol Treatment
• Setting up of Oscillator and High frequency ventilator

Voorhees Pediatric Facility, Voorhees, NJ                                                                     10/2010  

Practicum – Respiratory Therapy / 120 hours Pediatric

• Administration of Aerosol Treatment.
•  Cufflator and Suction.
• Monitoring pulse oxmeter.
• Changing and maintenance of Ventilator circuits.
• Working with patient’s who underwent tracheostomy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employer: Fox Subacute at Clara Burke

Address: 251 Stenton Avenue Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Work form: 4/15/2012 – till this date

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Supervisor Name: Jamie Glassman (Director of Nursing) 

Phone: 610 862 0648

Employer: BP Amoco Gas Station

Address: 1680 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031

Worked from: 11/2010 – 3/2012

Job Title: Manager

Supervisor Name: Rajan Samuel

Phone: 215-435-1015

Employer: Elmar Acquisition corp.INC

Address: 601 Davisville Road, Philadelphia, PA 19090                                                                                    

Worked from: 7/2007 – 8/2009

Job Title: Assembler

Supervisor Name: Yang Chu

Phone: 215-658-0600

Employer: Shop and Carry

Address: 13th and Lindely Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141                                                                                             

Worked from: 2/2007 – 6/2007

Job Title: Cashier

Supervisor Name: Mathew Philip

Phone: 215-455-4690

Employer:  Marshalls Distribution Ctr

Address: 2760 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Worked from: 12/2006 - 1/2007

Job Title:  Shipping department worker

Supervisor Name- John Michaels

Phone: 215-856-0449

References available on request