Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ECMO Specialist - 26-03168

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ECMO Specialist

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 Hours (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
Duration: 13 Weeks

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ECMO Specialist to provide advanced respiratory care in a critical care setting. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience managing ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) systems and supporting high-acuity adult patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor ECMO circuits and patients
• Provide advanced respiratory therapy in critical care environments
• Perform airway management including intubation assist and suctioning
• Manage ventilators and assist with weaning protocols
• Administer respiratory medications and therapies
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and interpretation
• Assist with bronchoscopy and pulmonary hygiene
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
• Float to other units as required

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active State License (must be active by start date)
• Minimum 2+ years of RRT experience
• Minimum 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience (required)
• Strong experience in adult critical care settings

Required Certifications:

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• RRT Certification

Clinical Skills Required:

• ECMO Management (required)
• Ventilator Management (BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, weaning)
• Airway Management (ET tube, trach care, suctioning, intubation assist)
• Oxygen Therapy (HFNC, trach collar, T-piece, portable O2)
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) interpretation and collection
• Nebulizer therapy and aerosol delivery systems
• Medication administration (bronchodilators, steroids, nitric oxide, etc.)
• Pulmonary hygiene and chest physiotherapy

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.