What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist – ECMO (CVICU/PICU) - $2,646 per week position at Reliant Staffing Solutions?
Reliant Staffing Partners is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Greenville, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary (List Format):
- Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) with every other weekend coverage (subject to change based on needs).
- Unit Assignment: Required to float between Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
- Experience Required: Must have both pediatric and adult ICU experience.
- Specialization: Must be an experienced ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Specialist.
- Patient Diagnoses: Manage patients post-cardiac surgery, with cardiogenic shock, traumatic injury, ARDS/respiratory failure, or other critical illnesses requiring ECMO support.
- Procedures: Responsible for managing ECMO devices during bedside cannulation and/or cannula repositioning.
- Equipment Used:
- Cardiohelp ECMO console
- Centrimag ECMO console
- Cardio Quip heater-cooler unit
- Glucometer (for point-of-care testing)
- EMR Experience: Minimum one year of experience with EPIC electronic medical records.
- Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and South Carolina RRT license.
- ECMO Training: Completion of ECMO specialty device course and ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) to maintain proficiency.
- Teamwork: Will work alongside ICU RN and RT staff, with responsibility for ECMO device management per order sets and provider direction.
- Patient Population: Care for both pediatric (PICU) and adult (CVICU) patients requiring critical heart/lung support.
- Licensure: Must be licensed as either a Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) with ICU experience.
Reliant Staffing Partners Job ID #16786. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Reliant Staffing PartnersReliant Staffing Solutions – Connecting Healthcare Professionals Nationwide
Since 2016, Reliant Staffing Solutions has been proudly serving clients and candidates across the healthcare ecosystem. Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of both employers and job seekers, creating balanced, successful, and fulfilling workplaces for everyone.
We are a full-cycle staffing firm dedicated to aligning talent with organizational needs through proven strategies and the latest recruitment practices.
At Reliant, we focus on building lasting relationships, knowing that exceptional service drives success for all. Our mission is simple: deliver the support you deserve while helping you achieve your goals. From temporary (PRN, local, and travel contracts) and temp-to-hire to direct hire placements, we are committed to creating positive outcomes and fostering workplaces where both employers and candidates thrive.
In addition, your compensation package includes the following options:
o Eligibility for health, vision and dental coverage
o Telemedicine
o Discounts on prescriptions
o Simple IRA retirement plan
o Life Insurance
o Hospital Indemnity Insurance
o Accident Insurance
o Cancer Insurance
o Working Advantage Program
o LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
o Sick Pay
o Stipend Pay
o Referral Pay
Contact us: info@reliantstaffingsolutions.com
Salary : $2,646