Allina Health
Respiratory Therapist ECMO Specialist
Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Responsibilities
Assesses, diagnoses and treats patients suffering from cardiopulmonary respiratory disorders. Under the direction of a physician, educates patients and staff regarding chronic and acute pulmonary disorders, provides consultative services to area hospitals/agencies, and provides technical and educational support to nurses regarding respiratory procedures. Assemble, prime, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical circulatory/ECMO equipment and circuits from set-up and throughout the management period. They work in conjunction with the bedside nurse to ensure that the patient on mechanical circulatory/ECMO support has adequate oxygenation, perfusion, corrects for proper acid base balance and hemodynamic stability within ordered parameters, and maintains other parameters as ordered by the ECMO provider. Principle Responsibilities Provides for safe/effective management and monitoring of all forms of mechanical ventilation, ECMO management, and critical care. Provides mechanical ventilatory support safely and effectively to meet objectives identified by the provider and/or protocols. Demonstrates competency in operation and troubleshooting of ventilators. Identifies best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface, makes recommendations to provider as appropriate. Assesses readiness to wean, recognizes failure to wean and documents findings. Provides invasive and non-invasive ventilation, ventilation during transport, manual resuscitation by bag/valve device, weaning assessment, respiratory mechanics and waveforms analysis, non-traditional modes and techniques. Manages airway appropriately to include positioning, security, humidification selection and suctioning. Provides Mechanical Circulatory and Extracorporeal Life support to adult patients. Assembles, monitors, and conducts assessment of all extracorporeal life support equipment, circuitry, and adjunct therapies used (i.e.: ultrafiltration, continuous A-V hemodialysis, etc.). Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs. Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Negotiates decisions within own scope of practice and in the best interest of the patient. Collaborates with nurses and providers to assure respiratory goals are not in conflict with other aspects of patient care. Provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention in acute care. Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by utilization/recommendation of appropriate therapies or interventions. Applies knowledge of approved protocols and clinical indications for interventions and routinely applies protocols to progress patients appropriately. Communicates with the care team to ensure exchange of essential information. Demonstrates competency with operation and troubleshooting of equipment used for therapy. Conducts diagnostic testing and analysis. Completes necessary tests to assist in the medical management of the patient. Demonstrates competency in technique and technology to meet standards. Possesses clinical knowledge of interpretation of results and acts accordingly. Complies with policy and procedure as well as processing of report. Provides disease management education to patients and families. Recognizes opportunity to increase patient knowledge of disease management and/or coping skills. Reinforces positive patient behaviors and skills during treatment interactions. Possesses and shares knowledge of asthma self-management and COPD education, including inhaler techniques, peak flow monitoring, and COPD education to achieve patient compliance for self-administration, as well as diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing techniques to alleviate dyspnea. Educates patient and family on Mechanical Circulatory and Extracorporeal Life Support. Practices at the level of an expert practitioner in respiratory therapy. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment and implementation of new technology. Mentors and participates in the training of new Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapist ECMO Specialists. Promotes a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required Qualifications Associates degree from a Commission on Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care Program 3+ years experience in a critical care setting 3+ years experience as a Respiratory Therapist Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program, Perfusion, or other health science related program 3+ years experience as an ECMO specialist Licenses/Certifications Licensed Respiratory Therapist-MN Board of Medical Practice required Registered Respiratory Therapist-Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care required ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Multi-source ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support required NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation-Multi-source NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation preferred PALS – Pediatric Advance Life Support-Multi-source PALS – Pediatric Advance Life Support within 180 days of hire required Registered Respiratory Therapy – Adult Critical Care Specialty-Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred Physical Demands
Medium Work Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Multiple positions available .75 FTE (60 hours per two week schedule) 12-hour day and overnight shifts Every third weekend rotation Pay Range and Benefits
Pay Range: $39.19 to $53.72 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefits Include Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Paid Caregiver Leave Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Responsibilities
Assesses, diagnoses and treats patients suffering from cardiopulmonary respiratory disorders. Under the direction of a physician, educates patients and staff regarding chronic and acute pulmonary disorders, provides consultative services to area hospitals/agencies, and provides technical and educational support to nurses regarding respiratory procedures. Assemble, prime, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical circulatory/ECMO equipment and circuits from set-up and throughout the management period. They work in conjunction with the bedside nurse to ensure that the patient on mechanical circulatory/ECMO support has adequate oxygenation, perfusion, corrects for proper acid base balance and hemodynamic stability within ordered parameters, and maintains other parameters as ordered by the ECMO provider. Principle Responsibilities Provides for safe/effective management and monitoring of all forms of mechanical ventilation, ECMO management, and critical care. Provides mechanical ventilatory support safely and effectively to meet objectives identified by the provider and/or protocols. Demonstrates competency in operation and troubleshooting of ventilators. Identifies best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface, makes recommendations to provider as appropriate. Assesses readiness to wean, recognizes failure to wean and documents findings. Provides invasive and non-invasive ventilation, ventilation during transport, manual resuscitation by bag/valve device, weaning assessment, respiratory mechanics and waveforms analysis, non-traditional modes and techniques. Manages airway appropriately to include positioning, security, humidification selection and suctioning. Provides Mechanical Circulatory and Extracorporeal Life support to adult patients. Assembles, monitors, and conducts assessment of all extracorporeal life support equipment, circuitry, and adjunct therapies used (i.e.: ultrafiltration, continuous A-V hemodialysis, etc.). Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs. Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Negotiates decisions within own scope of practice and in the best interest of the patient. Collaborates with nurses and providers to assure respiratory goals are not in conflict with other aspects of patient care. Provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention in acute care. Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by utilization/recommendation of appropriate therapies or interventions. Applies knowledge of approved protocols and clinical indications for interventions and routinely applies protocols to progress patients appropriately. Communicates with the care team to ensure exchange of essential information. Demonstrates competency with operation and troubleshooting of equipment used for therapy. Conducts diagnostic testing and analysis. Completes necessary tests to assist in the medical management of the patient. Demonstrates competency in technique and technology to meet standards. Possesses clinical knowledge of interpretation of results and acts accordingly. Complies with policy and procedure as well as processing of report. Provides disease management education to patients and families. Recognizes opportunity to increase patient knowledge of disease management and/or coping skills. Reinforces positive patient behaviors and skills during treatment interactions. Possesses and shares knowledge of asthma self-management and COPD education, including inhaler techniques, peak flow monitoring, and COPD education to achieve patient compliance for self-administration, as well as diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing techniques to alleviate dyspnea. Educates patient and family on Mechanical Circulatory and Extracorporeal Life Support. Practices at the level of an expert practitioner in respiratory therapy. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment and implementation of new technology. Mentors and participates in the training of new Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapist ECMO Specialists. Promotes a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required Qualifications Associates degree from a Commission on Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care Program 3+ years experience in a critical care setting 3+ years experience as a Respiratory Therapist Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program, Perfusion, or other health science related program 3+ years experience as an ECMO specialist Licenses/Certifications Licensed Respiratory Therapist-MN Board of Medical Practice required Registered Respiratory Therapist-Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care required ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Multi-source ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support required NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation-Multi-source NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation preferred PALS – Pediatric Advance Life Support-Multi-source PALS – Pediatric Advance Life Support within 180 days of hire required Registered Respiratory Therapy – Adult Critical Care Specialty-Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred Physical Demands
Medium Work Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Multiple positions available .75 FTE (60 hours per two week schedule) 12-hour day and overnight shifts Every third weekend rotation Pay Range and Benefits
Pay Range: $39.19 to $53.72 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefits Include Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Paid Caregiver Leave Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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