ECMO Primer, Registered Respiratory Therapist

This Respiratory Therapy position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this psychologist position at $74k to $95k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $46 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: ECMO, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Care, Clinical Leadership, Emergency Procedures, Neonatal Care, Pediatric Care, Ventilator Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The ECMO Primer is responsible for the assembly, priming, and emergency management of ECMO circuits while providing proficient respiratory care to pediatric patients. They also serve as a clinical leader, preceptor, and active participant in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and research initiat...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, Paid time off, Professional development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.