Respiratory Therapist (Core ECMO Specialist) - UI Heart and Vascular Center

Education Requirement:

Graduate of an AMA approved two or four year professional therapist program and/or completion of the requirements to become registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 3 years ICU experience within the past 6 months.
• Minimum 6 months experience as an ECMO Specialist.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage critically-ill patient population.
• Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Current licensure by the State of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current BLS certification required by start date.
• ACLS certification required within 6 mos. of start.
• PALS certification required within 6 mos. of start.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current ACLS certification desired.
• Current PALS certification desired.
• Previous experience with clinical nursing documentation in EPIC.