ECMO Specialist - PRN Jefferson Highway

We are looking for a skilled ECMO Coordinator to join our team, who will deliver specialized comprehensive care to a variety of patient populations. This role operates and manages extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) equipment under the supervision of ECMO leadership and physicians, collaborates with all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of care, monitors patient status and ECMO circuit, maintains the ECMO pump, identifies and corrects problems associated with ECMO procedures, and provides ECMO services as ordered by a physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Perfusion, or related field

• Required:
  
  1 year of strong critical care experience
• Preferred: 1 year of pediatric/neonatal experience

• BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association
• Current Registered Nurse, Registered Respiratory Therapist or Perfusionist License in the state of practice
• If a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist, must also be credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as an active Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) only acceptable for Respiratory Therapists who have been grandfathered in

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient with Windows‑style applications and various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively support management decisions and promote a positive work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deal with multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to manage stress in order to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with ECMO physicians, co‑workers, patients, and patients’ families.
• Ability to use sound judgment in assessing patient and family needs.
• Refined analytical skills and ability to interpret results of medical tests and act upon these results within the parameters defined by the ECMO physician.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

• Assesses and plans daily ECMO course with healthcare team.
• Manages the ECMO patient.
• Manages and maintains the ECMO pump.
• Collects and manages quality improvement data.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The role requires flexibility to work a 24/7 schedule, including weekend, holiday, and on‑call availability. The position may involve standing for extended periods and performing physical tasks associated with patient care and equipment management.

The employer maintains compliance with our Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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