Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3 shifts per week
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, subject to change based on need
• Float required between CVICU and PICU units
• Must have both pediatric and adult experience
• Must have ECMO Specialist experience
• Work alongside ICU RN and RT, specifically responsible for device management in the ICU following the ECMO order set and provider team direction
• Provide care for patients in PICU with pediatric patients and in CVICU with adults requiring critical extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (heart/lung) support
• Patient diagnoses include post cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, traumatic injury, ARDS/respiratory failure, and other critical acute illness-related needs requiring ECMO support
• Manage ECMO device during bedside ECMO cannulation and/or cannula repositioning procedures
• Operate special equipment including Cardiohelp ECMO console, Centrimag ECMO console, Cardio Quip heater-cooler unit, and glucometer for point-of-care testing
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Trauma Level I and Trauma Level II experience required
• Patient ratio of 2:1 across days, nights, and weekends
• Treat patient age groups including adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, SC RRT license, ECMO specialty device course, and required CMEs to maintain proficiency