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ECMO Specialist- RT or RN (PRN)
Children's National HospitalWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jun 2025
💰 $195,957/yr($98,800/yr – $195,957/yr)
About the role
ECMO Specialist- RT or RN (PRN) - (2400036X)
Bachelor's Degree Respiratory or a related field; 4 year program (Required) Or
Associate's Degree Associate’s Degree with at least 5 years of ICU experience can be considered for PRN positions. .
Minimum Work Experience
3 years Related clinical experience in a comparable setting (This may be substituted with prior ECMO training for PRN positions only). (Required)
2 years ICU Experience (Required)
2 years Pediatric/neonatal experience (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
All Respiratory Care Practitioners must demonstrate evidence of application of License with the District of Columbia Regulatory Agency prior to reporting for the first shift of clinical work through a letter of supervised practice
Successful completion of hospital orientation at CNMC.
Ability to organize, establish priorities and to communicate effectively , both orally and in writing.
Must be decisive and able to perform under tense, emotional, and stressful situations.
Must have the ability to problem solve clinical situations including patient conditions and needs.
Able to bend/kneel and climb ladders/stairs.
Able to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately and clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Must demonstrate compassion and a custom service orientation when dealing with families, patients, and co-workers.
Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations and have basic computer skills.
Other computer skills to include entry level Excel and data base management preferred.
Must maintain clinical skills and maintain required continuing education credits for license.
Maintain Respiratory and ECMO clinical skills and required continuing education credits for department and licensure including but not limited to: BLS, FIT Testing, Respiratory, ECMO, and other mechanical circulatory devices such as CRRT skills review, in-services, etc. as needed.
Maintain Respiratory Therapy ICU care proficiencies as needed.
Have the physical ability to perform all ICU treatment modalities for Respiratory therapy, ECMO, and mechanical circulatory devices as needed.
Have physical ability to move and lift up to 50lbs; frequently endure long periods of standing and walking.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
(Required)
.
Functional Accountabilities
Assessment and Planning
Description
The ECMO Specialist - RT will function as an identified resource to staff in a service area. Provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Deal successfully with the most complex clinical problems as they relate to ECMO. Demonstrate expanded knowledge base through participation in program projects and activities. This staff member may be transferred into regular staffing as required.Qualifications
Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Respiratory or a related field; 4 year program (Required) Or
Associate's Degree Associate’s Degree with at least 5 years of ICU experience can be considered for PRN positions. .
Minimum Work Experience
3 years Related clinical experience in a comparable setting (This may be substituted with prior ECMO training for PRN positions only). (Required)
2 years ICU Experience (Required)
2 years Pediatric/neonatal experience (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
All Respiratory Care Practitioners must demonstrate evidence of application of License with the District of Columbia Regulatory Agency prior to reporting for the first shift of clinical work through a letter of supervised practice
Successful completion of hospital orientation at CNMC.
Ability to organize, establish priorities and to communicate effectively , both orally and in writing.
Must be decisive and able to perform under tense, emotional, and stressful situations.
Must have the ability to problem solve clinical situations including patient conditions and needs.
Able to bend/kneel and climb ladders/stairs.
Able to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately and clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Must demonstrate compassion and a custom service orientation when dealing with families, patients, and co-workers.
Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations and have basic computer skills.
Other computer skills to include entry level Excel and data base management preferred.
Must maintain clinical skills and maintain required continuing education credits for license.
Maintain Respiratory and ECMO clinical skills and required continuing education credits for department and licensure including but not limited to: BLS, FIT Testing, Respiratory, ECMO, and other mechanical circulatory devices such as CRRT skills review, in-services, etc. as needed.
Maintain Respiratory Therapy ICU care proficiencies as needed.
Have the physical ability to perform all ICU treatment modalities for Respiratory therapy, ECMO, and mechanical circulatory devices as needed.
Have physical ability to move and lift up to 50lbs; frequently endure long periods of standing and walking.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
(Required)
.
Functional Accountabilities
Assessment and Planning
- Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient/family and anticipate problems with changes in patient status.
- Review patient findings with ECMO physician.
- Contribute to the development of individualized plan of care with patient and family.
- Review daily parameters with the ECMO physician.
- Notify ECMO physician of abnormal laboratory values and/or change in clinical status of the patient.
- Able to access ECMO circuit function and troubleshoot as necessary.
- Proficient in ECMO, ventricular assist devices, and other mechanical extracorporeal devices skills and operation of equipment as needed.
- Role model proficiency and completeness of documentation.
- Role model organizational and prioritization skills necessary to c
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