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 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 circuit assembly, Respiratory care, Patient assessment, Clinical leadership, Emergency procedures, Cannulation, Patient documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The ECMO Primer is responsible for ECMO circuit assembly, priming, and emergency procedures including cannulation. They provide proficient respiratory care to patients and families while contributing to unit goals and clinical leadership.