Location: Minneapolis, MN 55407
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Unit: RRT-ECMO Specialis
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shifts:
Day Shift: 3x12-Hour (06:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
Night Shift: 3x12-Hour (06:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
We are actively seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with specialized experience in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) to join a high-acuity,in Minneapolis, MN. As an ECMO Specialist, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a critical care setting, providing advanced cardiopulmonary support and monitoring for patients requiring life-sustaining therapies.
Initiate, manage, and wean patients from ECMO therapy in collaboration with physicians, perfusionists, and nursing staff.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain ECMO circuits and related life support equipment.
Provide respiratory care therapies including ventilation management, oxygen therapy, airway management, and ABG analysis.
Document all procedures, assessments, and treatments accurately in the EMR (Epic experience preferred).
Ensure strict adherence to infection control and ECMO safety protocols.
Educate staff and families on ECMO and respiratory therapy components as needed.
Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response calls.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by NBRC – Required
Minnesota Respiratory Care Practitioner License – Required
Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital-based critical care setting
At least 1 year of ECMO experience – Required
BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association) – Required
Strong knowledge of mechanical ventilation, ABGs, and respiratory protocols in adult ICU settings
Experience with high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, and ECMO circuit troubleshooting is preferred
Prior travel experience in tertiary or academic medical centers
Experience in both VA and VV ECMO
Familiarity with CentriMag, CardioHelp, or Rotaflow systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary team