ECMO Night Shift Specialist — Core Team (Peds/NICU)

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City seeks an experienced ECMO RN or RT to join the ECMO Core Team on nights (7p–7a). The program is a Platinum Center of Excellence recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and collaboration.

Responsibilities include initiating and maintaining ECMO/CRRT for pediatric patients, plus staff education and participation in performance improvement activities. A Bachelor’s degree is required for RN/Perfusionist; 1–2 years ECMO experience, including

Qualifications

• RN or RT/Perfusionist required with ECMO experience.
• 1–2 years ECMO experience including priming; CRRT preferred for RN/RT.
• Pediatric and/or neonatal ECMO experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees initiation, termination and maintenance of ECMO and CRRT for children.
• Provides direct care to ECMO/CRRT patients and monitors the system.
• Meets educational needs of staff involved in extracorporeal support.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Attends education programs, unit meetings and committees.

Skills

ECMO experience

Priming experience

Pediatric/Neonatal ECMO experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree RN

Associate's Degree RT

Bachelor's Degree RT

Job description

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City seeks an experienced ECMO RN or RT to join the ECMO Core Team on nights (7p–7a). The program is a Platinum Center of Excellence recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and collaboration.

Responsibilities include initiating and maintaining ECMO/CRRT for pediatric patients, plus staff education and participation in performance improvement activities. A Bachelor’s degree is required for RN/Perfusionist; 1–2 years ECMO experience, including