Shift Supervisor-Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO
Core
Provides advanced clinical expertise and leadership for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) services, initiating, monitoring, and maintaining ECMO systems while ensuring patient safety.
Role type
Shift Supervisor, Registered Respiratory Therapist (ECMO)
Builds
Extracorporeal life support services for critically ill patients
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care / Respiratory Therapy
Required skills
ECMO system management, blood gas analysis, circuit troubleshooting, staff supervision, protocol adherence, competency validation
Preferred skills
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), teaching and mentoring, quality improvement initiatives
Technologies
ECMO circuits, blood gas analyzers, ACT monitors, ECMO protocols
Responsibilities
Initiates and monitors ECMO systems according to protocol; Troubleshoots ECMO circuit issues including clots and air; Directs daily ECMO operations and staff workflow; Supervises, evaluates, and mentors ECMO staff; Administers fluids, blood products, and medications as directed; Completes accurate documentation of ECMO activities and patient status.