Respiratory Therapist - ECMO
Greenville, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ECMO Specialist experience for a night shift critical care position supporting both pediatric and adult patients.

Details

• Work in the CVICU and PICU units managing patients requiring ECMO support
• Treat both pediatric and adult patients with diagnoses including post cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, traumatic injury, ARDS/respiratory failure, and other critical acute illnesses requiring ECMO support
• Manage ECMO devices during bedside cannulation and/or cannula repositioning procedures
• Utilize Cardiohelp ECMO console, Centrimag ECMO console, Cardio Quip heater-cooler unit, and point-of-care glucometer testing
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (1900-0730)
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, subject to change based on need
• Float required between CVICU and PICU units
• Epic EMR system in use

Requirements

• SC RRT license required if applicable
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of experience required, including ECMO Specialist experience
• Both pediatric and adult ICU experience required
• Trauma Level I and Trauma Level II experience required
• ECMO specialty device course completion and required CMEs to maintain proficiency
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR required
• Experience managing patients on ECMO, including nurse-driven ECMO protocols
• Skills in ECMO circuit priming and circuit changes preferred
• Experience with IV therapy and arterial line management
• Experience with central line care/management and blood product administration preferred
• Experience with Impella and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) preferred
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) and management of ventilated patients
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Knowledge of infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE
• Interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferred

Additional Information

• Work alongside ICU RN and RT staff, specifically responsible for ECMO device management in the ICU following the ECMO order set and provider team direction
• Provide care to both PICU pediatric patients and CVICU adult patients requiring critical extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (heart/lung) support related to cardiac surgery, respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, or trauma
• Support patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Assist with cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
• Perform phlebotomy and interpret coagulation studies including PT/PTT, INR, and fibrinogen levels
• Support massive transfusion protocol as needed
• Manage patients experiencing thermoregulation issues including hypothermia and hyperthermia
• Care for burn patients as needed
• First-time travelers will only be considered if they have previous ECMO Specialist experience