Registered Respiratory Therapist - ECMO

Location

South Carolina

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30), covering weekends every other week based on need.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist specializing in ECMO will work collaboratively in the CVICU and PICU units, managing patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This position requires both pediatric and adult experience, particularly in critical care scenarios following cardiac surgery, trauma, or acute respiratory failure.

Responsibilities

• Manage ECMO devices during bedside ECMO cannulation and cannula repositioning procedures.
• Provide care for critically ill patients in both pediatric and adult intensive care settings.
• Collaborate with ICU RN and RT to follow ECMO order sets and provider directions.
• Utilize specialized equipment, including Cardiohelp and Centrimag ECMO consoles.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience, with significant pediatric and adult care.
• ECMO Specialist experience required with familiarity in managing ECMO technology.
• Current licenses/certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, SC RRT license.
• 1-year minimum experience with EPIC EMR is required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
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Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!