ECMO Specialist - Respiratory Therapist (Nights)

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks an Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support/ECMO Specialist with a respiratory therapy background for full-time, night shift in the Respiratory Care Services department.

You will set up ECMO circuits, assist in initiation, monitor patients, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective life support across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of respiratory therapy
• At least one year of recent pediatric/neonatal critical care experience
• One year of ECMO experience preferred
• Certification in Respiratory Therapy or NBRC registration

Responsibilities

• Set up and prime ECMO circuits
• Assist MD with initiation of ECMO
• Monitor patients on ECMO
• Evaluate interventions and collaborate with care team
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of ECMO course
• Ensure equipment readiness and patient safety during shifts

Skills

Critical care

ECMO management

Neonatal care

Pediatrics

Education

Respiratory therapy degree

NBRC credential

Tools

ECMO equipment familiarity

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks an Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support/ECMO Specialist with a respiratory therapy background for full-time, night shift in the Respiratory Care Services department.

You will set up ECMO circuits, assist in initiation, monitor patients, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective life support across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.