Respiratory Therapist / ECMO

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

• The ECMO Specialist functions independently following standing ECMO orders and parameters while
• under the direction of the ECMO Physician and ECMO APP.
• This role involves providing expert care to critically ill patients, ensuring optimal functioning of the ECMO circuit, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Additionally, you will be actively involved in research, education, and precepting as part of the program's development.

Job Requirements:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist required

• Respiratory Therapist license to practice in the state of Oklahoma
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an ECMO specialist in a critical care setting.
• BLS
• ACLS

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration
• Perfusion - Certified to practice as a Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited education program