Education
B.S., Biomedical Engineering: University of Utah 2018 (Pre-Medicine)
B.S., Respiratory Therapy: Weber State University 2023
Positions and Work Experience
10-2023 -04-2025 Respiratory Therapist, Deliver advanced ICU care across NICU and adult units, mastering ventilator modes like NAVA and HFJV, resolving complex asynchrony issues, and collaborating with providers to shape care plans and protocols., Intermountain Medical Center, Intermountain Health, Salt Lake City, UT
11-2022 -04-2024 Biomedical Engineer; Clinical Specialist, Bridge clinical and engineering expertise to develop a mechanical ventilation monitor, lead literature synthesis for regulatory and grant applications, contribute to risk analysis and algorithm refinement, and shape device design through technical presentations., Certus Critical Care, Salt Lake City, UT
12-2021 -12-2022 Lead Research Intern, Directed retrospective studies on asthma/COPD and hospital overuse, identifying and correcting critical data issues, standardizing methods, and accelerating team efforts to deliver on deadline., Intermountain Health, Remote
05-2018 -06-2020 Biomedical Engineer; Clinical Specialist, Collaborated across clinical and engineering teams to advance ventilator prototype safety and usability. Led benchtop and contamination risk testing, developed ISO-compliant humidifier protocols, and drove design refinements through simulation, microbiological validation, and detailed documentation of cross-functional design discussions., Bunnell Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
05-2017 -05-2018 Engineering Intern, Assisted with QMS improvements, performed IQ/OQ/PQ validations, supported FDA audits, and led peer oversight in clean room manufacturing., ZIEN Medical Technologies, Salt Lake City, UT
06-2015 -07-2016 Clinical Research Assistant, Supported ECMO study setup, built REDCap databases with cross-disciplinary teams, and presented research at a university conference., University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
08-2010 -05-2013 Critical Care Tech; Telemetry Technician, Delivered ICU patient care, monitored ECGs for arrhythmias, and cultivated an early focus on bedside innovation., Huntsman Cancer Hospital ICU, University of Utah, Salt
Contact Information
Medical Sciences Building
231 Albert Sabin Way, Lab 1101
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45267
matherwe@ucmail.uc.edu