Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - ECMO Specialist (RRT) | Night Shift | Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CRT – ECMO Specialist (RRT) | Night Shift | Contract

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Compensation:

• Local Pay: $2,139/week

• Travel Pay: $2,542/week

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Shift: Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)

• Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week

• Rotation: Occasional day shift rotation (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

• Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a highly skilled Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – ECMO Specialist to join a leading acute care facility. This role is ideal for experienced respiratory professionals with strong ECMO management expertise and a background in adult critical care.

The position requires advanced clinical judgment, hands-on ventilator management, and the ability to care for critically ill patients requiring ECMO support.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage ECMO systems for critically ill patients

• Provide advanced respiratory care in adult critical care settings

• Assist with airway management, including intubation support and suctioning

• Manage ventilators (BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV) and troubleshoot alarms

• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and interpretation

• Administer respiratory medications and therapies

• Support procedures such as bronchoscopy and pulmonary hygiene

• Assist with intra- and inter-departmental patient transport

• Deliver oxygen therapies (HFNC, trach collar, T-piece, etc.)

• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records

• Float within scope based on facility needs

Required Qualifications

• CRT or RRT credential required

• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience

• Minimum 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience (required)

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

• Active state license (or must be active prior to start)

• Strong background in adult critical care

• Proficiency in ABG interpretation and ventilator management

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with ARDS, ECMO, pneumonia, aspiration, and COVID patients

• Tracheostomy care and fresh trach management

• Advanced airway and suctioning techniques

• Familiarity with aerosol and nebulizer delivery systems

• Experience with inhaled medications (e.g., Albuterol, Nitric Oxide, Pulmicort, Tobramycin)

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.