Respiratory Therapy
Danny Duncan II, RRT, RCP
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Office: Roy F. Christensen Building (RFC) | Room B1-7
Professional Work Experience:
- Respiratory Therapist in hospital – since 2014
- Level 2 trauma experience
- Level 3 NICU / Surgical NICU
- Burn unit
- PICU
Board Certifications / Licenses:
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- S.T.A.B.L.E (Sugar, temperature, airway, blood pressure, lab work and emotional support-specifically for NICU)
I thoroughly enjoy my career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and enjoy training individuals to become a registered and competent healthcare professional. I believe working in the health care field provides job stability, great pay, benefits and gives individuals a chance to help people in need.
Personal background and Interests
I was born and raised in sunny San Diego. I grew up working on, riding, and racing dirt bikes and ATV’s. I still keep riding as a hobby and I am passing that passion on to my kids. Football and hockey are two of my favorite sports. My family and I moved up here in 2018. Living in Idaho offers a better quality of life for myself and my family. I love spending time outside with my wife, 3 kids, 2 dogs, chickens, and cat. We all enjoy camping, fishing (not catching), riding four wheelers, sitting by a camp fire and hiking.
I have worked as a Respiratory Therapist in Sioux City, IA, San Diego, CA and currently work in Idaho Falls, ID. I have had a wide range of experience between the three states, which gives me the ability to pass on my experience to the students. I get a lot of satisfaction from being a health care provider and educator. I love have the opportunity to help others become RT’s. I am extremely meticulous and thorough in my work and I look forward to teaching individuals to become competent and confident Respiratory Therapists here at Idaho State University.
Matt Johnson BSHS, RRT-RCP
Director of Clinical Education for Respiratory Therapy
Office: Roy F. Christensen Building (RFC) Room B1-7
Clinical Work Experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist - 2007
- Bedside Hospital Floor and Rehab Care
- Cardiac, Burn, Medical, and Pediatric Intensive Care Units
- Trauma and Code Blue teams
- RT Supervisor
- Staff and patient education
- Employee and student Preceptor
Board Certifications and Licensure
- State of Idaho BOM RRT licensure
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- NRP Certification
Background
I was brought up in Idaho Falls and have lived there nearly all my life. I love it here in Idaho for all that it offers in scenery, outdoor entertainment, and a hometown feel to lifestyle. I have raised my family here, married off two with one still hanging out with old parents. I intend to hang about for a while, yet. My interests largely revolve around my family as we continue to grow in volume. As time permits, I enjoy playing and recording music in my po-man’s studio, skiing with my son, anything Star Wars, and lots of hours in the woods with my wife.
My interest in Respiratory Therapy began as a child with Asthma, and was nudged in the right direction by wonderful RT and sister who loved every aspect of patient care. It also grew as my perspective as a patient grew. I observed many RTs treat me with care and work with purpose, efficiency, and, most importantly, above the waist! The focused scope of practice in Respiratory Therapy has given me a chance to learn, in depth, vital physiological processes that apply to me directly. It has also given me a frame of reference to better help others at the bedside, and now in the classroom.
Having the opportunity to teach what I love is exciting for me. I love to see the lightbulbs go on for students who work hard with a desire to better themselves and those around them as they choose to serve in healthcare. It is wonderful to be a part of helping to produce high-quality Respiratory Therapists to participate in caring for the great people in our region.
