Registered Respiratory Therapist - ECMO Specialist, Multiple Shifts Available, $15K Sign-On Bonus!

BMC Software•Boston, MA

12d•$44 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world. Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Full Time, 36 Hours, Days (7a - 7p) The registered respiratory therapist-ECMO specialist (RRT-ES) provides respiratory care services in accordance with department policies. Administers, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients. An RRT-ES is the technical specialist educated and trained to manage the ECMO system including blood pump, tubing, artificial oxygenator, and related equipment. The ECMO Specialist, under qualified medical direction and supervision, is also educated to be responsible for the clinical needs of the patient on ECMO which can include: (1) maintenance of normal acid-base balance, oxygenation, and ventilation, (2) administration of blood and blood by-products, (3) medication delivery, and (4) maintenance of appropriate anticoagulation. Participates in hospital initiatives and projects. The position of ECMO Specialist exists to support and train staff on ECMO procedures and devices and to ensure all of the equipment associated with the ECMO is properly maintained. The ECMO Specialist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to support patients, physicians, respiratory therapists and nursing staff to ensure the effective utilization of ECMO services. The ECMO Specialist works independently and collaboratively, while exercising judgment and initiative to be sure that all ECMO patient’s needs related to the equipment are met.

Requirements

Must successfully complete an ELSO approved or BMC approved ECMO Specialist course within 3, 6 months of start date
Current certification as an ECMO Specialist preferred, required to attend the next available BMC ECMO Specialist course, currently scheduled for xxxxxxxx
Remove active member of American Association of Respiratory Care preferred.
Licensed Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current certification as an ECMO specialist.
Active member of American Association of Respiratory Care
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requires a minimum of two years as a Respiratory Therapist.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Physics, pulmonary Pathophysiology, Advanced Respiratory Care, Mathematics, Blood Gas Chemistry, and Pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
Demonstrated ability to read and communicate in English language.
Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and effectively work in a team environment, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Requires a caring and sympathetic attitude and ability to explain therapy and goals to patients and family members and to communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
Must have the physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting and demands for the patient populations regularly served.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Administers, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients.
Manage the ECMO system including blood pump, tubing, artificial oxygenator, and related equipment.
Maintenance of normal acid-base balance, oxygenation, and ventilation
Administration of blood and blood by-products
Medication delivery
Maintenance of appropriate anticoagulation
Participates in hospital initiatives and projects.
Support and train staff on ECMO procedures and devices
Ensure all of the equipment associated with the ECMO is properly maintained.
Support patients, physicians, respiratory therapists and nursing staff to ensure the effective utilization of ECMO services.