Summarize any insights from the interview that might be helpful in your academic or career preparation.
I selected this person, Matthew Jurecki, to interview because he is a Respiratory Therapist and he also went to OSU and now works for The Cleveland Clinic. I knew I was applying for Respiratory Therapy and I figured he would would be a great source of knowledge as I am interested in a clinical setting. He was able to show me the Respiratory Therapy wing/floor and I was able to see all different types of jobs RT’s do within a day.
The major responsibilities he has on a day to day basis is observing all therapists, scheduling therapists, doing rounds, and managing the RT office space. He works clinically and responds to code blues, but also has the business aspect to his job and works to implement new roles and services at the Clinic.
The person prepared for this role over several years. After being deployed and coming back to the states he was able to reapply for the major and get in. He interviewed at the Clinic with new fresh ideas for the RT department. He understands that technology and the medical field is constantly evolving and it excites him and he wants his department within the Clinic to be in the loop and up on recent improvements to provide the best care for patients.
He gave me great advice on caring for individuals as each patient is different and each job within a day can be different. Death and dying is a normal part of life and he reminded me that our job is to make their last moments more enjoyable by doing the best and all we can. By staying calm and patient you will have the best results as a therapist.