Bob Sayers, Rrt, Maom
About Bob Sayers, Rrt, Maom
Bob Sayers is the System Director of Epic Applications at CommonSpirit Health, with extensive experience in respiratory care and health information technology. He has held various leadership roles across multiple healthcare organizations, demonstrating a strong ability to integrate clinical expertise with technology.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Bob Sayers currently serves as the System Director of Epic Applications at CommonSpirit Health, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Program Management for one year and as the Manager of Program Delivery for four months. His tenure at CommonSpirit Health reflects his ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through effective management and application of technology.
Education and Expertise
Bob Sayers holds a Bachelor's degree in Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care from Grand Canyon University, completed between 2011 and 2012. He also earned a Master's degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from The University of Arizona Global Campus, which he completed from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he has an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care from Southeast Community College, obtained from 1998 to 2000.
Background in Respiratory Care
Bob Sayers has over 12 years of clinical experience in Respiratory Care. His career includes various roles such as department manager, advanced practitioner, flight therapist, and ICU therapist. He has worked in multiple healthcare settings, including Nebraska Heart Hospital, Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, and BryanLGH Medical Center, where he developed expertise in intubations, artline insertions, and pulmonary function testing.
Previous Work Experience
Bob Sayers has held several significant positions throughout his career. He worked at Dignity Health in various capacities, including Clinical Lead, Clinical Documentation Lead, and Clinical Application Manager from 2013 to 2021. He also served as a Delivery Consultant at Cerner Corporation and as a Cerner Consultant at Health Data Specialists, LLC. His experience includes roles as a Travel Respiratory Therapist at American Mobile Healthcare and Aureus Medical Group.
Skills in Health Information Technology
Bob Sayers demonstrates a unique ability to merge technology with clinical vision, optimizing IT operations and clinical workflows. He actively develops growth in the Health Information Technology (HIT) field by leveraging his extensive experiences in direct patient care. His skills include managing effective communication, efficiency, timelines, and complex projects while training and motivating both technical and clinical staff.