Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Registered Nurse, or Respiratory Care Practitioner with relevant licenses and certifications.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a critical care setting.
Completion of an ELSO-based ECMO training program within 3 months of hire.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and patients.
Responsibilities
Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to assess and implement ECMO patient care.
Monitor and troubleshoot ECMO circuits and related equipment during treatment.
Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and healthcare team members to coordinate complex patient care.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development through specialty certifications.
Work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Engagement in high-stakes patient care with advanced technology.
Access to ongoing training and support in ECMO procedures.
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
The ECMO Specialist functions under the supervision of the designated physician(s) and in accordance with written policies and protocols developed and approved by the ECMO physicians, the medical executive committee and the governing board. Reports to department leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing and implementing comprehensive patient care services of ECMO patients.
Monitors and troubleshoots the ECMO circuit and related equipment during the treatment period.
Collaborates with bedside RNs, physicians, and other members of the health care team to coordinate care for these very complex patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Must obtain and maintain ECMO specialty certifications as applicable.
CPR Training and PALS training required within 6 months of hire. ACLS and NRP preferred.
Must meet one of the following requirements:
Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion holding a bachelor's degree in nursing or a closely related field.
Registered Nurse holding a current Virginia State license or a valid compact state license. BSN preferred.
Respiratory Care Practitioner holding current Virginia license and current registry as a Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care. NPS certification preferred.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and Experience
Must meet one of the following requirements:
Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion holding a bachelor's degree in nursing or a closely related field.
Registered Nurse holding a current Virginia State license or a valid compact state license. BSN preferred.
Respiratory Care Practitioner holding current Virginia license and current registry as a Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care. NPS certification preferred.
Proof of prior completion of an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)-based ECMO training program or completion of CHKD's in-house ELSO based training program within 3 months of hire.
Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing laboratory testing.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a critical care setting.
Preferred Education and Experience
Pediatric critical care experience preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong leadership, decision-making skills, and knowledge of quality improvement methods.
Ability to demonstrate high level of initiative, self-direction, and accountability. Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with department staff, physicians, nurses, other clinicians, patients/families, and other agencies and institutions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.
