Registered Respiratory Therapist – ECMO Specialist | Travel Contract - RRT 26-03693

NavitasPartners•Minneapolis, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ECMO Specialist to support a high-acuity, adult critical care environment. This role requires hands-on experience managing ECMO systems and delivering advanced respiratory care to critically ill patients.

Requirements

Active RRT certification and state license (must be active by start date)
Minimum 2 years of RRT experience
Minimum 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience ( )
Adult critical care experience required
Arterial puncture experience required
Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
RRT Credential
ECMO management and protocol-driven care
Airway management: ET tube, tracheostomy, suctioning, extubation
Ventilator management: BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, troubleshooting alarms, ventilator weaning
Oxygen therapy: HFNC, trach collar, T-piece, portable oxygen
Nebulizer systems: cold, heated, ultrasonic, hand-held, trach collar
Medication administration: bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, nitric oxide, and other respiratory therapies
Pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection
ABG interpretation and chest physiotherapy

Responsibilities

Operate and manage ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) systems
Provide advanced respiratory care in adult critical care settings
Perform airway management including intubation assist, extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Administer respiratory medications using various delivery systems
Manage oxygen therapy including HFNC, trach collar, and ventilator support
Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions such as ARDS, pneumonia, COVID, and post-bronchoscopy care
Perform arterial punctures and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Troubleshoot ventilators and assist in weaning from mechanical ventilation
Support interdepartmental and transport ventilation needs
Maintain accurate documentation using electronic medical records (Excellian/Epic)
Float to other units as needed based on competency