AUSTIN GANUCHEAU
Phoenix
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist skilled in delivering comprehensive respiratory care to diverse pediatric populations with complex conditions. Proven expertise in coordinating emergency response and clinical resource management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-acuity settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix
04.2024 - Current
- Provided respiratory care across multiple pediatric populations with complex and chronic respiratory conditions
- Managed immediate post-operative care of critically ill CVICU patients following complex cardiac surgeries and repairs, ensuring rapid stabilization and ventilatory support
- Served as Charge PICU/CVICU Respiratory Therapist, coordinating daily workflow and staffing assignments based on patient acuity and unit needs
- Managed and prioritized new patient admissions, ensuring timely respiratory assessment and intervention
- Responded to and assisted in high-acuity situations including code blues, traumas, and resuscitations
- Trained in Pediatric Emergency Department, CVICU, and PICU environments
- Acted as a clinical resource for respiratory staff, new hires, travelers, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary providers
- Assisted with onboarding and training of new respiratory therapists and orientees
- Coordinated ventilator orders for critical care and home settings.
- Utilized various ventilators including Servo U, Servo I, EVO, Trilogy, LTV, Hamilton, and Vivo to provide respiratory support.
- Managed high-flow nasal cannula systems and order sets
- Operated BiPAP devices equipped with diverse pediatric interfaces to enhance patient care.
- Provided airway clearance therapies including IPV, vest therapy, cough assist, and PEP therapy
- Charting Platform: Sunrise
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators for critically ill patients
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory agents via nebulizers, MDIs, and positive pressure devices, optimizing patient respiratory outcomes
- Performed bronchial hygiene and airway clearance therapies, enhancing pulmonary function for patients
- Assisted physicians with advanced procedures, facilitating critical interventions such as intubation, tracheostomy, and bronchoscopy
- Applied Airvo system to deliver high flow nasal cannula therapy to patients requiring respiratory assistance.
- Performed chest physiotherapy using Metaneb, Vest, Cough Assist, and manual percussion techniques.
- Provided respiratory care across General Floors, Neuro ICU, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, and Trauma ICU
Respiratory Therapy Extern
Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix
01.2022 - 01.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2026
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ01-2023
General Studies -
Desert Ridge High School
Mesa, AZ01-2020
Skills
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Ventilator management
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response coordination
- Clinical resource management
- Team collaboration
Special Recognitions
AARC Member, 11020030
Certifications And Qualifications
- AHA – PALS Provider, 08/01/26
- NRP Provider, 02/01/27
- Arizona Respiratory Therapy License, #046690
- Florida Respiratory Therapy License, in progress
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification, in progress
- NBRC Credential, #196997
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
Respiratory Therapy Extern
Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
General Studies -
Desert Ridge High School