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JOB BENEFITS
The position is based at a major pediatric medical center and provides the opportunity to develop advanced ECMO expertise while caring for critically ill patients across critical care settings. The role combines hands-on clinical practice, specialized technical training, simulation, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary ECMO teams.
• Compensation: $40.02–$64.04 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week.
• Rotating day and night shifts.
• Weekend coverage approximately every third weekend.
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $20,000 for eligible new hires.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Childcare and student loan assistance programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan and pension.
• Tuition and eligible license/certification reimbursement.
• Additional employee discounts and benefit programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist II or eligibility for promotion to RT II within the organization, or at least one year of external ECMO experience.
• Current Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential required within 6 months of entering the role.
• Strong foundation in respiratory care and critical care practice.
• Ability to learn and apply complex ECMO technology and protocols in high-acuity clinical settings.
Key Competencies & Attributes
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during high-acuity and rapidly changing situations.
• Commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment.
• Effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop advanced clinical competencies.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to continuing education, simulation, and professional development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate actively in the department's ECMO Training Program and develop proficiency in ECMO technology and associated procedures.
• Assemble, prepare, maintain, and assist with priming extracorporeal circuits and equipment.
• Assist with cannulation procedures and establishing extracorporeal support.
• Monitor patient response, clinical and physiologic parameters, circuit function, and anticoagulation status.
• Assist with ECMO circuit interventions, weaning procedures, and patient transports.
• Troubleshoot ECMO devices and associated equipment under the guidance of experienced ECMO personnel.
• Administer and document blood products and medications in accordance with established hospital standards.
• Provide airway and ventilator management within the scope of Respiratory Therapist II practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, surgeons, respiratory therapists, patients, families, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in professional development, simulation training, continuing education, ECMO team meetings, and morbidity and mortality conferences.
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