Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric ECMO Specialist
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT-NICU
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour or Day 3x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours
Experience: 2+ years of recent ECMO experience in a pediatric hospital
License: RRT, pending state license accepted
Certifications: BLS, PALS, RRT, RRT-NPS
Must-Have:
Experience working the ECMO pump
Pediatric ECMO experience
RRT credential
Description:
The manager is looking for candidates with pediatric ECMO experience.
Do not submit unless the traveler has a minimum of 2 years of recent ECMO experience in a pediatric hospital.
Candidates must have experience working with the ECMO pump.
RRT credential is required, and pending state license is acceptable.
BLS certification is required.
There is a rate differential for local candidates within a specified radius.
Local candidates will have a different rate compared to travel candidates.
The role involves providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.
RT/ECMO Specialists will function in various areas, including medical ICU, neonatal ICU, and emergency department.
Candidates must have experience with specialized equipment, including ECMO systems and various ventilators.
The patient population includes neonates, adolescents, infants, and pediatrics.
A key component of the role includes operating ECMO equipment.
Candidates should have knowledge of pediatric critical care protocols and procedures.
Interdisciplinary support will be provided by various clinical teams.
This position requires managing respiratory conditions and emergencies as they arise.
Experience working with diverse patient diagnoses is necessary.