ECMO Specialist

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an ECMO Specialist to join their inclusive team. In this vital role, you will monitor and troubleshoot ECMO circuits while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide exceptional care for complex patients. Your expertise in respiratory therapy or nursing will be essential in planning individualized care, educating patients and families, and engaging in continuous learning. This position offers a full-time night schedule, ensuring you can make a significant impact on patient outcomes while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Benefits included

State position

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist by NC Respiratory Care Board or licensed RN in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Plans, delivers, and evaluates safe, individualized care for patients on ECMO.
• Coordinates comprehensive care planning with healthcare team members.
• Develops and revises individualized teaching plans for patients and families.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of extracorporeal support principles

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Stress management

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Nursing

Job description

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Description

Under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy management and according to UNCH and departmental policies and procedures, the ECMO Specialist is responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting the ECMO circuit and related equipment during treatment. Collaborates with bedside RNs, physicians, and the healthcare team to coordinate care for complex patients.

Responsibilities

1. Planning and Managing Care: Independently plans, delivers, and evaluates safe, individualized, age, and culture-specific care for patients on ECMO, ensuring adequate perfusion, acid-base balance, hemodynamic stability, oxygenation, and ventilation as ordered.
2. Continuum of Care Planning: Coordinates comprehensive care planning, consulting with healthcare team members to provide complete information for complex cases.
3. Patient and Family Education: Develops, evaluates, and revises individualized teaching plans for patients and families.
4. Problem Solving: Identifies issues, participates in solution finding, and implements solutions, modeling effective problem-solving skills.
5. Communication and Collaboration: Communicates effectively across care levels, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and manages conflicts.
6. Continuous Learning: Engages in educational activities annually, pursues advanced education, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Other Information

Education: Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Nursing from an accredited program.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed Respiratory Therapist by NC Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible, or licensed RN in North Carolina.

Experience: Minimum two years as a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist.

Skills/Abilities: Advanced knowledge of extracorporeal support principles, excellent communication, critical thinking, stress management, and flexibility to work shifts.

Job Details

• Location: Chapel Hill, NC
• Work Type: Full Time, Night Schedule
• Hours: 36/week
• Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50/hour
• Employed by UNC Medical Center, State position, benefits included

Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.