ECMO CORE Team

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an ECMO Specialist to join the ICU ECMO team. The role involves managing the ECMO system (blood pump, tubing, oxygenator) and related equipment under physician supervision, ensuring acid-base balance, oxygenation, ventilation, and anticoagulation per patient needs.

Candidates should have a strong critical care background as a nurse or respiratory therapist and hold RN, RT, perfusionist, or physician licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage ECMO system and related equipment under physician supervision.
• Coordinate care with bedside RNs, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide individualized patient care in the ICU and ensure clinical outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

RN licensure

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary The ECMO Specialist is defined by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization as “the technical specialist trained to manage the ECMO system (blood pump, tubing, artificial oxygenator, and related equipment); as well as pertinent maintenance and emergency procedures and the clinical needs of the patient on ECMO (such as maintenance of normal acid-base balance, oxygenation and ventilation, anticoagulation) under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. The ECMO Specialist should have a strong critical care background as a nurse or respiratory therapist in neonatal, pediatric, cardiac, or adult populations. Additionally, they have attained licensure as a registered nurse, respiratory therapist, certified perfusionist, or physician. The Medical University of South Carolina has chosen to support an ECMO Specialist Team comprised of registered nurses and respiratory therapists from within the intensive care units. The ECMO Specialist is additionally responsible for collaborating with bedside RN, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for these very complex patients in the ICU. The Registered Nurse II ECMO Specialist on the ECMO Team reports to the ECMO Nurse Manager when utilizing the ECMO pump to care for an ECMO patient. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II ECMO Specialist provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000412 CHS - MUSC ECMO & CRRT (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Hours Per Week:36 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3–12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department.

Minimum Training and Education

Minimum Training and Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse is required. Experience may not be substituted for education. Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing work experience.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent