ECMO Specialist

The ECMO Specialist is enrolled and actively participating in the department’s ECMO Training Program. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the skills necessary to proficiently and safely establish, manage, and control extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology and assist with associated procedures in acutely ill patients of all ages in critical care settings. The specialist will learn to troubleshoot devices and associated equipment under the supervision of experienced ECMO personnel, provide ongoing care through surveillance of clinical and physiologic parameters, adjust ECLS devices as needed, administer and document blood products and medications in accordance with hospital standards, provide airway and ventilator management, and perform the full scope of practice of a Respiratory Therapist II.

Requirements

• Required: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Required: A minimum of one year of experience as a BCH Respiratory Therapist with eligibility for promotion to RT II, or one year of external ECMO experience
• Required: Current Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist
• Required: Current credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential must be obtained within 6 months of entry into the role