Original job description
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As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the ECLS Core Specialist (ECS) is a clinical and technical specialist whose primary role includes set up, priming, monitoring, management, and advanced trouble shooting of all ECLS systems used in the critical care setting at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, including ECMO, VAD (all types), CRRT and TPE. The ECS is trained to recognize technical and clinical emergencies and can safely perform required interventions related to the ECLS equipment, components and circuit. The ECS is immediately available to provide bedside ECLS program coverage, support, and pump shifts. The ECS provides clinical and technical support to the bedside ECLS Specialist and clinical care team, preceptors and provides positive mentorship to all ECLS Specialists. The ECS may be involved in direct patient care and nonclinical activities including ECLS program related education, quality assurance, quality improvement, data collection, research, and other assigned projects, during periods of low clinical ECLS program activity. The successful incumbent will perform a variety of duties in accordance with clinical policies and patient care standards. Demonstrated excellent assessment, organization, technical aptitude, and patient care skills are essential. This posting is open to both Registered Nurses and Respiratory Therapist II.
Description:
As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating the work of therapy assessment and treatment in your service area, and assist in the development of clinical protocols. You will develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor the progress of patients (clients, residents) receiving advanced respiratory treatment. You will identify new equipment requirements, and establish and maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials for your area. You will be responsible for respiratory equipment, including but not limited to operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance. You will participate in interprofessional patient, client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable.
Classification: Respiratory Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: PICU ECMO Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 24 Shifts per cycle: 58 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.76 Maximum Salary: $57.72 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA) or the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) are preferred and must be maintained throughout employment. CPR (BCLS-HCP) is required and must be maintained throughout employment. Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or a recognized equivalent. Respiratory Therapist II extended diploma from an accredited school of “Respiratory Therapy. ECLS Certification from an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) training course (or comparable institutional course based on ELSO guidelines for training).
Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 years clinical experience in pediatric critical care. 3-5 years clinical experience with ECLS patients and/or as an ECLS specialist. Minimum 500 current clinical ECLS pump hours. Familiarity with ELSO guidelines and standards. Willing to participate on the Stollery ECLS transport / retrieval service and provide on-call coverage as required.
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Responsibilities
Set up, prime, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot ECLS systems, including ECMO, VAD, CRRT, and therapeutic plasma exchange, while providing bedside coverage and technical and clinical support. Coordinate respiratory therapy services, develop care plans and protocols, support equipment and supply management, and contribute to education, quality improvement, data collection, and research.
Requirements
Applicants must have active or eligible Alberta respiratory therapist registration, current BCLS-HCP CPR, and the required respiratory therapy or nursing qualifications and ECLS training. Preferred qualifications include 3–5 years of pediatric critical care and ECLS experience, at least 500 current ECLS pump hours, familiarity with ELSO guidelines, and willingness to participate in transport and on-call coverage.
Skills
- ECLS System Setup and Priming
- ECMO Management
- VAD Management
- CRRT
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
- Clinical Assessment
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Emergency Response
- Respiratory Therapy
- Patient Care Planning
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical Protocol Development
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Mentorship
- ECLS Transport and Retrieval
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Education
Keywords
- Extracorporeal Life Support
- ECLS
- ECMO
- Ventricular Assist Device
- VAD
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- CRRT
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
- TPE
- ELSO
- BCLS-HCP
- Pediatric Critical Care
- Respiratory Therapy
- Registered Nursing
- Clinical Protocols
- Patient Care Plans
- Equipment Quality Assurance
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Education
- Data Collection
- Research
- ECLS Transport
- On-Call Coverage
