ECMO Specialist Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 6,121,000 - 8,238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pharmacy benefits

403(b) matching

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist–ECMO Specialist (RRT-ES) to provide advanced respiratory care for adults requiring ECMO and mechanical ventilation, under medical direction.

Responsibilities include managing ECMO circuits, bedside support, emergency response, and contributing to education and quality initiatives; requires MA-licensed RRT and ECMO training, with 2+ years in critical care preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in MA.
• Two years of critical care experience preferred.
• ECMO training and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per policy, orders, and protocols.
• Manage patients on mechanical ventilation; setup and adjust as needed.
• Assess and document patient response; escalate concerns appropriately.
• Perform ABG sampling, bronchoscopy assistance, PFTs, and airway procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and clinical competencies.
• Participate in education and quality initiatives.
• Assist with bedside ECMO management and intra-hospital transport.
• Operate and troubleshoot ECMO equipment per protocols.
• Perform circuit surveillance and communicate status changes.
• Assist with ECMO-related procedures and emergency responses.
• Maintain ECMO equipment and supplies.
• Participate in ECMO education and data collection.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Ventilator management

ECMO knowledge

Documentation skills

Team communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

ECMO equipment

Ventilator systems

Job description

Boston Medical Center seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist–ECMO Specialist (RRT-ES) to provide advanced respiratory care for adults requiring ECMO and mechanical ventilation, under medical direction.

Responsibilities include managing ECMO circuits, bedside support, emergency response, and contributing to education and quality initiatives; requires MA-licensed RRT and ECMO training, with 2+ years in critical care preferred.