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1. ECLS SPECIALIST (CES-A), NEONATAL-PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST (RRT-NPS) & CERTIFIED
PULMONARY FUNCTIONS SPECIALIST (CPFT)
Craig A. Wagner
OBJECTIVE & PROFILE:
I’m seeking a full-time position as an advanced respiratory clinician in an environment
encouraging education, personal growth and quality patient care.
As a seasoned respiratory therapist, I o
ff
er eighteen years of experience practicing
respiratory care spanning all patient demographics. Currently, I’m practicing as an
ECMO Specialist with 10 months of full-time employment at Innovative ECMO
Concepts, Inc., managing patients in the CVICU/CICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital (VA,VV &
VAV).
ECMO SPECIALIST 1, INNOVATIVE ECMO CONCEPTS, FAIRFAX, VA —
2022- PRESENT
- intra-hospital ECMO transportation and circuit problem solving.
- manage VV, VA & VAV ECMO patient con
fi
gurations; including Ho
ff
man clamps.
- inservice new nurses and a
ffi
liated medical sta
ff
; attend rounds and advocate for
patients; familiar with impellas, intra-aortic ballon pumps and VADs.
- pro
fi
cient at building and priming circuits for Cardiohelp, assisting w/circuit changes
and connecting Continued Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) to Cardiohelp.
RRT/NPS & CPFT, ST.MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER, GOOD SAMARITAN
HOSPTIAL (LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER AND LEVEL 2 NURSERY; WEST
PALM BEACH, FL - 2022.
- responded to ER trauma and facility codes to assess pts and accordingly intervene.
- only neonatal specialist sta
ff
ed; attended all high-risk cesarian/vaginal deliveries to
perform APGAR Scores, implement NRP and transport pts to NICU.
- provided PFTs to pts ordered to be tested.
RRT/NPS, SHARP MARY BIRCH HOSPITAL NEWBORNS AND WOMEN
(LEVEL 3); SAN DIEGO, CA — 2006
-
2019; (LABOR AND DELIVERY
HOSPITAL DELIVERING >10,000 BABIES/YEAR).
- ALS Team member responding to all high-risk childbirths to perform APGAR Scores,
implement NRP and transport to NICU or Rady’s Children’s Hospital of San Diego.
- responsible for administering invasive (Bunnell Jet, HFOV, HIFI) and non-invasive
(bubble cpap, Arabella) support.
- knowledgeable in all vent modalities and gas infusions (heliox, nitrogen, & nitric
oxide).
- surfactant administration; bedside pda ligations; radiographic interpretation;
capillary, abg draws and interpretation.
- expert unit resource to colleagues, students and new hires.
- followed respiratory driven protocols, provided post surgical care ventilation for
mothers.
RRT/NPS, RADY’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN DIEGO (LEVEL 4); SAN
DIEGO, CA — 2003
-
2006.
- assisted physician with ECMO application and management.
CRAIGTHEECMOSPECIALIST@GMAIL.COM
2727 SOUTH QUINCY ST APT902 ARLINGTON, VA - 22206 | 619.994.3241

2. - placed venous intra-arterial blood gas (VIA) machines in-line for babies less than
1000kg.
- knowledgeable in all vent modalities and gas infusions (heliox, nitrogen, & nitric
oxide).
- delivered respiratory care to: pediatric trauma center, NICUs, oncolo
g
y, medical
surgery and ER; and was the ONLY hospital
fl
oat experienced to cover all areas.
- knowledgeable regarding cardiac defects, PPHN, DIC, hydrocephalus, pulmonary
dysplasia, chromosomal defects, etc.
RRT, HENRY FORD HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS; DETROIT, MI — 2001
-
2003.
- placed esophageal doppler probes to monitor non-invasive cardiac output.
- set-up and managed metabolic monitoring machines via ventilators to obtain data for
nutritionist.
- provided airway and ventilatory management in CICU, NICU, SICU and ER.
- provided respiratory care to: pediatric trauma center, NICUs, oncolo
g
y, medical
surgery and ER; and was the ONLY hospital
fl
oat experienced to cover all areas.
- performed arterial blood gas draws - radial, branchial and femoral.
EDUCATION:
Siena Height’s University, Adrian, MI — Bachelor Degree in Applied Sciences/Minor in
Business Management - 2003
Macomb Community College, Clinton Township, MI - Associate’s in Respiratory
Therapy - 2001
San Diego Community College, San Diego, CA - pre-PA studies; organic, inorganic and
biochemistry; statistics; A&P. (Never pursued A PA program due to con
fl
icting careers.)
Northern Virginia Community College, Arlington, VA - refreshed Intro to Biochemistry -
summer 2023
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist/Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (RRT
-
NPS)
• Certi
fi
ed ECMO Specialist (CES
-
A)
• Cardiohelp certi
fi
ed by Global Therapy Development
• Member of AmSect.org since 2022
• Certi
fi
ed Pulmonary Functions Technologist
• NRP, PALS, ACLS & BLS (current)
• CA Real Estate Broker since 2006 (still active; not a con
fl
ict with my professional
intention; solely for referral business).
REFERENCES:
• respectfully provided upon request
CRAIGTHEECMOSPECIALIST@GMAIL.COM
2727 SOUTH QUINCY ST APT902 ARLINGTON, VA - 22206 | 619.994.3241