Lead Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist- $15k Sign on Bonus
Core
Lead a respiratory care team and serve as the technical specialist for managing ECMO systems and patient care in a hospital setting.
Role type
Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist
Builds
Patient care services for cardiopulmonary system deficiencies using ECMO and respiratory equipment
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECMO system management, blood pump operation, artificial oxygenator management, anticoagulation maintenance, acid-base balance management, oxygenation and ventilation management, blood and blood by-products administration, medication delivery, respiratory equipment operation, staff leadership, shift management, quality control audits, protocol development, staff training, multidisciplinary team collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
ECMO devices, blood pumps, artificial oxygenators, respiratory equipment
Responsibilities
Manage ECMO systems including blood pumps, tubing, and oxygenators; oversee clinical needs of ECMO patients; lead respiratory care department staff; operate and monitor respiratory equipment; conduct quality control audits; train clinical staff on ECMO devices; coordinate clinical resources for ECMO use; assist with patient transport and bedside care
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties