James R. Sbarbaro, Jr.
Elverson
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Penn State Health St. Joseph's Medical Center. Expert in critical care and ventilator support, demonstrating strong leadership as a preceptor. Proficient in ACLS and PFTs, while fostering compassionate patient care and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Level 3
Penn State Health St. Joseph's Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
- Perform critical care, emergency care, and floor care.
- Provide ventilator support, trauma support, and all other respiratory functions in a timely and thorough manner.
- Preceptor.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Level 3
Penn State Lancaster Medical Center
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Perform critical care, emergency care, and floor care.
- Provide ventilator support, trauma support, and all other respiratory functions in a timely and thorough manner.
- Charge Therapist/Preceptor.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pottstown Hospital Tower Health
02.2018 - 04.2024
- Perform critical care, emergency care, and floor care.
- Provide ventilator support, trauma support, and all other respiratory functions in a timely and thorough manner.
- Perform PFTs to scheduled patients.
- Weekend Charge Therapist/Preceptor.
Respiratory Therapist
Symbria
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Provide excellent patient care to rehab facilities and nursing homes.
- Deliver meds, breathing treatments, tracheotomy care, and compassion for patients in an efficient and thorough manner.
Clinical Rotations
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Intern rotations through West Chester University and Bryn Mawr Hospital's Respiratory Therapy Program.
- Locations: CHOP, Paoli, Bryn Mawr, Lankenau, HUP, Riddle, Chester County Hospital.
- Mastering skills in Respiratory Therapy under the supervision of current therapists.
Telemetry Technician
Paoli Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Provide advanced EKG interpretation and live monitoring of telemetry patients while keeping open communication with telemetry nurses.
Paramedic/BLS Supervisor
Keystone Quality Transport
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Over saw 20+ ambulance fleet and employed EMTs and Paramedics.
- Daily advisory duties such as maintaining proper patient to EMT/medic communication, dispatching, scheduling, patient chart reviews, human resources.
Advanced Life Support Team
Transcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Transported critical care patients on the Advanced Life Support team.
Supervisor
Steinman's Landscaping
Downingtown
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Over saw crew of 8+ employees daily while maintaining client schedules and providing excellent customer service and care.
Education
BS - Respiratory Therapy
West Chester University
05.2017
AAS - Paramedic
Delaware County Community College
05.2011
Skills
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPR
- National Paramedic Registry
- PALS
- RRT
- Mental Health First Aid
- PFTs
- EBUS/BRONCHOSCOPIES
- NRP
References
Available upon request.
Degree
BS RRT
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Level 3
Penn State Health St. Joseph's Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Level 3
Penn State Lancaster Medical Center
08.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pottstown Hospital Tower Health
02.2018 - 04.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Symbria
10.2017 - 02.2018
Clinical Rotations
06.2016 - 05.2017
Telemetry Technician
Paoli Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017
Paramedic/BLS Supervisor
Keystone Quality Transport
01.2009 - 01.2011
Advanced Life Support Team
Transcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
Supervisor
Steinman's Landscaping
01.2006 - 01.2009
BS - Respiratory Therapy
West Chester University
AAS - Paramedic
Delaware County Community College