ECMO Specialist - RN - Cardiac ECMO Rotating Shift

Overview

The ECMO Specialist - RN role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $43.00 - $68.80 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more. We also offer a Total Rewards package that supports physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund, flexible work options, and educational and development opportunities.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We recognize where you ve been, and we support where you re headed.

We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The ECMO Specialist - RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• An experienced Registered Nurse, who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving on a given shift.
• Monitors, operates, and adjusts ECMO circuits and the components to maintain patient specific parameters
• Continually assess and evaluate ECMO circuit and troubleshoot any difficulties
• Assist team members with cannulation and responds to eCPR, SHOCK, and lung rescue calls
• Able to set up and prime ECMO circuits independently
• Completed shift audit of not in use circuits and equipment to ensure seamless deployment
• Competent in troubleshooting skills within circuit
• Independent intra/inter hospital transport as part of interdisciplinary
• Confidently differentiate physiology for VV and VA ECMO indications
• Partner with ECMO Coordinators and Physician Leadership to advance the ECMO program within and across NM system
• Assist in staff training and competencies and quality and outcome review to ensure alignment with the ELSO guidelines
• Adheres to established system policies and procedures related to ECMO management
• Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team for safe management of ECMO circuit
• Establish connection for CRRT to the ECMO Circuit
• Maintain…