ECMO Shift Lead - Registered Respiratory Therapist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center's Children's ECMO and Neurophysiology Lab seeks a Shift Supervisor-Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO to provide advanced clinical leadership for ECMO services. The role oversees daily ECMO operations, staff assignments, and competency development while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

Education includes an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care with at least three years of respiratory care experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or related science is required.
• Three years of respiratory care work experience required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license (Mississippi) and RRT certification required.
• PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, manages, and monitors ECMO per protocol.
• Obtains and analyzes blood samples; monitors ACTs and gas values.
• Troubleshoots ECMO circuit issues and adjusts parameters.
• Administers fluids, blood products, and meds per protocols.
• Ensures ECMO equipment and supplies are ready and functional.
• Documents ECMO activities and patient status accurately.

Skills

ECMO knowledge

Supervisory leadership

Staff scheduling

Teaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or related science

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center's Children's ECMO and Neurophysiology Lab seeks a Shift Supervisor-Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO to provide advanced clinical leadership for ECMO services. The role oversees daily ECMO operations, staff assignments, and competency development while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

Education includes an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care with at least three years of respiratory care experience.