Senior ECMO Specialist & Respiratory Therapist

tuftsmedicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Relocation assistance (100+ miles)

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston is seeking an ECMO Specialist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (II, III, IV) to support ECMO patients and provide respiratory care across age groups. The role involves operating ECMO devices, managing neonatal to adult ECMO care, and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Rotating day/night schedule with sign-on bonus and relocation support. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, MA licensure, RRT

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ECMO trained.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical expertise and assistance Respiratory Care department team members on a daily basis including managing day-to-day clinical issues that arise which may include: participating in patient rounds; Assisting therapists when clinical expertise and assistance is needed; monitor daily caseload assignments; reallocate work flow for pediatric transport, ECMO, or increasing acuity in clinical areas; reviewing patient census; facilitate break coverage; and assisting with reporting/analysis.
• Operates the ECMO device and manages ECMO-related care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult ECMO.
• Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients with multiple or complex conditions in which ECMO may be indicated.
• Ensures appropriate ECMO patient care, anticipating, identifying and correcting problems associated with any ECMO procedures or technology and collaborates with the care team to deliver superior patient care including the knowledge, clinical and communication skills to direct and deliver critical troubleshooting and emergency response for patients on ECMO support.
• Functions independently following standing orders and ECMO policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Actively participates in ECMO patient rounds to share information and determine appropri-ateness of patient care plans.
• Provides a clear and concise end of shift report for oncoming ECMO Specialist regarding ECMO settings, patient status, and patient care plans.
• Supports ECMO team quality improvement initiatives and research through the collection of ECMO-related data, preparation, and presentation of research abstracts and/or other documentation.
• Documents therapy, patient assessment, and interventions performed and test results in the progress notes of the medical record in a concise, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Routinely checks and maintains proper function of ECMO devices in conjunction with the physician order.
• Abides with infection control guideline for invasi

Skills

ECMO

RRT

Critical care

Ventilator management

Patient rounds

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

ECMO device operation

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Boston is seeking an ECMO Specialist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (II, III, IV) to support ECMO patients and provide respiratory care across age groups. The role involves operating ECMO devices, managing neonatal to adult ECMO care, and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Rotating day/night schedule with sign-on bonus and relocation support. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, MA licensure, RRT