Erlanger Health System-posted 4 months ago
Chattanooga, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

The RRT/ECMO Specialist reports to the Team Leader and is required to be advanced in critical care, ECMO, and general floor care in an environment of continuous quality improvement. This position involves managing the equipment necessary for providing ECMO support and ensuring appropriate patient care through continuous monitoring of the patient and all related equipment. The RRT/ECMO Specialist is expected to identify and make corrections to the related equipment to maintain the ECMO Attending Physicians' orders.

  • Manage ECMO equipment and provide ECMO support.
  • Monitor patients and related equipment continuously.
  • Identify and correct equipment issues to maintain physician orders.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles.
  • Assess patient data reflective of their status.
  • Interpret information to identify patient requirements based on age-specific needs.
  • Maintain composure and function effectively in stressful situations.
  • Organize and facilitate orientation for new hires.
  • Associate of Science in Respiratory Care.
  • Five (5) years of critical care experience as a registered therapist.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Current license to practice in the state of Tennessee.
  • BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
  • Current ACLS certification.
  • Successful completion of a formal training program sponsored by ELSO or the Erlanger Health System.
  • High level of initiative, self-direction, and accountability for actions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related field.
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