Respiratory Care Practitioner, ECMO, Days

Responsibilities The ECMO Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the care of a patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The ECMO Respiratory Care Practitioner's role is to provide specialized care while maintaining and performing all duties related to the care of the ECMO patient in a needs based, neonatal, pediatric or adult critical care setting as determined by Coord or Manager, ECMO. Adheres to Norton Healthcare ECMO/Mechanical Circulatory guidelines and protocols. Serves as a member of the patient care team to assess, develop care plans, and act as a clinical resource for all providers. Provides patient and family support and education as needed. Participates in performance improvement projects and participates in quarterly education and simulation opportunities. Identifies problems and recommends ideas and solutions. Utilizes critical thinking skills and demonstrates the ability to make independent decisions in emergencies.

Tuition Assistance

to aid with school costs.

Relocation Assistance

to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.

Commuter Program

for those who don’t need or want to move to start a great career.

Return Home Program

for those who are interested in rejoining our team.

Employee Referral Bonus

to support your networking and help others join our team.

Comprehensive Benefits

to choose from to support your needs.

Norton Clinical Agency

to offer experienced respiratory care practitioners competitive hourly pay for taking assignments as needed across our organization.

Qualifications Required:

Three years in a neonatal, pediatric or adult critical care setting as assigned

Associate Degree

One of: CRT or RRT RRT must be obtained within 12 months of hire

Respiratory Therapist (State)

Desired:

Three years in respiratory in a critical care setting

Certified Respiratory Therapist (National) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (National)

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