Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Job Type
Local

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Technician

Specialty
Respiratory Therapist

Job ID
38771024

Weekly Pay
$2322.0


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Nights

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/30/2026

End Date
02/27/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
RRT - ECMO Specialist

Job Description

The RRT - ECMO Specialist is responsible for providing advanced respiratory care to patients in critical conditions, with an emphasis on managing ECMO treatment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in adult critical care and airway management.

Shift Details

• Shift: 3x12 Nights (18:30 - 07:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Occasional day shift coverage as needed
• Will float as needed within scope to meet facility requirements

Requirements

• Education: RRT with a current state license
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years as an RRT and at least 1 year as an ECMO Specialist.
• First-timers accepted: Yes, with a minimum of 1 year ECMO specialist experience.
• Certifications:
  
  
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • RRT
• Pending license accepted, but must be active at the start.
• Prefer no more than 5 days of RTO.

Specialized Skills

• Experience with adult critical care settings
• Proficiency in airway management devices, including:
  
  
  • Endotracheal tube and suctioning
  • Extubation and intubation assistance
  • Nasal airway placement and suctioning
  • Oral airway placement and suctioning
  • Tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Experience in managing patients with:
  
  
  • ARDS
  • Bronchoscopy
  • COVID-19
  • Pneumonia
  • Fresh tracheostomy
• Medication administration skills including:
  
  
  • Albuterol, Atrovent, and other inhaled medications
• Expertise in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms.
• Required experience in arterial puncture and ABG interpretation.

Hospital Overview

• Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet/Teaching Status: Magnet / Teaching / Level III Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 672
• Charting System: Excellian/Epic
• Parking Cost: Flat rate of $0.55/hour for all shifts.

This position offers a unique opportunity for professionals seeking to provide high-quality patient care in a challenging environment. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Client Details

Address
800 E 28th St,

City
Minneapolis

State
MN

Zip Code
55407