Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,886 per week in Boston, MA

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist / ECMO Specialist Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT-NICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 3x12-Hour / Night 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience preferred License: Valid state license as a Respiratory Therapist, pending license acceptable Certifications: BLS, PALS, RRT, RRT-NPS Must-Have: Candidates require the following credentials: - BLS - PALS - RRT or RRT-NPS - Valid license as a Respiratory Therapist, pending license acceptable Description: This position will be a hybrid role of Registered Respiratory Therapist and ECMO Specialist as both are integral functions. This role covers a diverse range of patient diagnoses including congenital heart defects and pulmonary diseases.

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist / ECMO Specialist Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT-NICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 3x12-Hour / Night 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience preferred License: Valid state license as a Respiratory Therapist, pending license acceptable Certifications: BLS, PALS, RRT, RRT-NPS Must-Have: Candidates require the following credentials: - BLS - PALS - RRT or RRT-NPS - Valid license as a Respiratory Therapist, pending license acceptable Description: This position will be a hybrid role of Registered Respiratory Therapist and ECMO Specialist as both are integral functions. The role involves general neonatal and pediatric respiratory critical care. Candidates will operate ECMO systems on critically ill patients. If no ECMO assignment is available, candidates will backfill as Respiratory Therapists. Candidates must be skilled in bedside pump operation, circuit assembly, and priming procedures. They must respond to ECMO-related issues in under 10 minutes. Responsibilities also include managing centrifugal pumps and administering blood products and medications from the circuit. Candidates must be familiar with ECMO operation and management, particularly with centrifugal systems. Experience is necessary in specialty skills related to neonatal/pediatric care. This position involves routine management and operation of specialized equipment. Candidates should expect to work with a strong interdisciplinary team. This role covers a diverse range of patient diagnoses including congenital heart defects and pulmonary diseases. Candidates will engage in special procedures relevant to critically ill patients. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to operate advanced respiratory technology. The expected patient care is for a diverse range of age groups from neonates to adolescents. The care environment is dynamic, and individuals must adapt to rapidly changing clinical scenarios. Clinical experience in an ICU setting is necessary, as well as familiarity with advanced respiratory treatments. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced work environment and have experience in transport scenarios. This role plays a critical part in the support of critical care at a high standard of care. Attendance is required every third weekend.