Carla Marie Lankford

Director @Vibra Healthcare

Dallas, TX, US

Directs, implements and control the Respiratory service department through personnelmanagement, delivery and monitoring of therapeutic, patient care practice, developingand revising policy and procedures, participating in on going quality and safety initiates.Responsible for annual budget preparation and monitoring, securing needed equipment,and preparing and maintaining statistical data and reports as needed. Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment at bedside and storage areas to ensureresources are available completes equipment calibration and quality control proceduresas established, participates in equipment maintenance, dis-infection, and sterilization ofall respiratory equipment. Participates in equipment maintenance, disinfection, and sterilization of all respiratoryequipment. Completes equipment calibration and quality control procedures as directed.Properly selects site and demonstrates appropriates puncture technique for blood gases.Knowledgeable of quality control lab testing, quality, quality control parameter anddocumentation. Properly performs specimens testing for each ISTAT cartridge. Properlyoperates and maintains the Istat analyzer. Ensures the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the infection ControlProgram following all policies, procedures and safety regulations. Remains current with literature and education related to departments for whichresponsible and maintains an updated methodology, tools, manuals, and criteria asnecessary and appropriate.

Grand Canyon University

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist