Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist (All Shifts)- $15k Sign On Bonus
Core
Administers, monitors, and evaluates complex life support therapies including mechanical ventilation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for acutely ill adult patients.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist - ECMO Specialist
Builds
Patient care and life support management
Domain
Healthcare - Critical Care / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, ECMO circuit monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, airway management, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubation assistance, rapid response/critical care interventions, ECMO equipment troubleshooting, intra-hospital transport support
Preferred skills
Prior ECMO experience, ECMO Specialist certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Bachelor's Degree, 2+ years critical care Respiratory Therapy experience
Technologies
ECMO equipment, mechanical ventilators, monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Administer oxygen, aerosol, and mechanical ventilation therapies; manage and monitor ECMO circuits and patient status; perform advanced procedures like ABG sampling and bronchoscopy assistance; respond to emergency situations and codes; maintain licensure and clinical competencies; participate in quality improvement and education initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical specialist