Kirk Smith is an accomplished educator, EMS account manager, and ventilation consultant based in Wilmington, Delaware, with over 25 years of experience in respiratory therapy, particularly in critical care and transport. He has a strong commitment to advancing respiratory care in emergency medical services (EMS), focusing on the integration of advanced ventilation technology.
Kirk's clinical expertise includes neonatal and pediatric critical care mechanical ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and non-invasive ventilation (NIV). He has held significant roles, including sales representative at Hamilton Medical and sales consultant at Vyaire Medical, where he promotes innovative ventilation solutions like the Hamilton T1.
Throughout his career, Kirk has been dedicated to educating EMS providers on ventilation techniques and advocating for improved patient outcomes. His previous positions include critical care transport respiratory therapist at Nemours, where he also served as a clinical educator, training medical staff in various critical care practices. He holds certifications as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and a Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS).
Kirk earned an associate’s degree in respiratory care therapy from Delaware Technical and Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. His passion for collaboration and innovation drives his mission to enhance respiratory care in emergency settings.