ECMO Specialist - Night Shift, On-site, EOW

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, CT is seeking an ECMO Specialist to manage the ECMO system and provide clinical care under ECMO-trained physicians. The role includes inpatient respiratory support and potential training for experienced RRTs.

The position requires minimum 2 years of critical care and NICU/PICU experience, plus completed ECMO specialist training and NBRC certification. On-site with a 7p-7a night schedule, every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years critical care experience.
• NICU/PICU experience required (2+ years).
• ECMO Specialist training and NBRC certification completed.
• All requirements of Respiratory Therapist job description.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for ECMO patients, monitor circuit and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot ECMO equipment and manage circuit emergencies.
• Monitor ECMO pump, oxygenator and heating unit continuously.
• Monitor circuit integrity and relevant lab values for adjustments.
• Coordinate in-house and on-call ECMO schedules with the team.
• Assist in data collection, quality improvement and research activities.
• Attend ECMO team meetings, case debriefings and drills.

Skills

Critical care experience

NICU/PICU experience

Education

ECMO Specialist training and certification

Bachelor's degree (BS)

NBRC Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, CT is seeking an ECMO Specialist to manage the ECMO system and provide clinical care under ECMO-trained physicians. The role includes inpatient respiratory support and potential training for experienced RRTs.

The position requires minimum 2 years of critical care and NICU/PICU experience, plus completed ECMO specialist training and NBRC certification. On-site with a 7p-7a night schedule, every other weekend.