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ECMO Specialist - MGH
Mass General BrighamUnited StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Nov 2025
💰 $110,960/yr($75,100/yr – $110,960/yr)
About the role
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
**15K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE**
Starting pay rate $41.81
Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
-Responds to respiratory and ECLS emergencies and transports patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
-Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
-Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy and ECLS according to the policies and procedures, including ECLS equipment.
-Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
-Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas.Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
**15K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE**
Starting pay rate $41.81
Job Summary
SummaryActs as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
-Responds to respiratory and ECLS emergencies and transports patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
-Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
-Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy and ECLS according to the policies and procedures, including ECLS equipment.
-Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
-Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas.
Qualifications
Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required Experience Critical care experience 1-2 years required and ELSO certification preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members. - Strong patient assessment skills. - Strong organizational skills needed to assist staff therapists in prioritizing/triaging work. - Demonstrates ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff. - Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 lbs. may also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$37.55 - $55.48/Hourly
Grade
6
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