Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist (Per Diem)

Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist (RRT-ES)

The registered respiratory therapist-ECMO specialist (RRT-ES) provides respiratory care services in accordance with department policies. Administers, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients. An RRT-ES is the technical specialist educated and trained to manage the ECMO system including blood pump, tubing, artificial oxygenator, and related equipment. The ECMO Specialist, under qualified medical direction and supervision, is also educated to be responsible for the clinical needs of the patient on ECMO which can include: (1) maintenance of normal acid-base balance, oxygenation, and ventilation, (2) administration of blood and blood by-products, (3) medication delivery, and (4) maintenance of appropriate anticoagulation. Participates in hospital initiatives and projects.

Essential responsibilities and duties: Respiratory Therapy:

Full-time Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations