ECMO Specialist — Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health in Minneapolis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with CCU/ICU ECMO experience. You will assess and treat cardiopulmonary disorders, educate staff, and support ECMO circuits under physician direction.

Your duties include ventilator management, patient assessment, weaning readiness, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to optimize care. This 0.9 FTE position offers day/night shifts, a $7,500 starting bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• 3+ years experience in a critical care setting.
• 3+ years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical ventilation and ECMO support per protocol.
• Educate staff and patients about respiratory therapies.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.
• Monitor oxygenation, perfusion, and hemodynamic stability.
• Assist with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and transport ventilation.

Skills

Ventilator management

ECMO support

Critical care

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

CoARC accredited program

Tools

ECMO equipment

Mechanical ventilation devices

Job description

Allina Health in Minneapolis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with CCU/ICU ECMO experience. You will assess and treat cardiopulmonary disorders, educate staff, and support ECMO circuits under physician direction.

Your duties include ventilator management, patient assessment, weaning readiness, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to optimize care. This 0.9 FTE position offers day/night shifts, a $7,500 starting bonus, and comprehensive benefits.