Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist-Part-Time

Overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist-Part-Time role ation:
Chattanooga, TN. Reports to the Team Leader. This position requires advanced expertise in critical care, ECMO, and general floor care within a continuous quality improvement environment. The RRT/ECMO Specialist must be trained to manage equipment necessary for providing ECMO support and ensure appropriate patient care through continuous monitoring of the patient and related equipment while executing ECMO orders from Attending Physicians.

• Monitor the patient and all related ECMO equipment; identify and correct equipment issues to maintain ECMO Attending Physicians' orders.

• Required:
  
  Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field

• Required:
  
  Five (5) years of critical care experience as a registered respiratory therapist

• Required:
  
  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
• Successful completion of a formal training program sponsored by ELSO (Extra Corporeal Life Support Organization) or Erlanger Health System
• High level of initiative, self-direction, and accountability; ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

This role requires knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. The incumbent must interpret information to identify patient requirements relative to age-specific needs and provide care as described in department guidelines. Capable of working in a high-stress environment with knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations, current healthcare trends, and developments.

Proficient in respiratory therapy principles, bronchopulmonary physiology, and assisting physicians with therapeutic procedures. Strong computer, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills. Maintain staffing margins within workload and budgetary constraints; organize and facilitate orientation for new hires.

Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN

Standard

Hours:

Regular

Salary range:
Chattanooga, TN $27.97-$41.60