ECMO Specialist - Advanced Life-Support Tech

experiencedAlliedHealth; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO and Disability

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plan

Education Support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA, seeks an ECMO Specialist to support treatment and maintenance of ECMO circuits and related equipment. The role collaborates with attending physicians in extracorporeal procedures and participates in patient care in critical settings.

Requires an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or nursing (bachelor's preferred) and Virginia licensure in perfusion/RN/RT, plus AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or nursing; bachelor’s preferred or perfusion program graduate.
• Perfusionist certification and RN licensure in Virginia are required or preferred.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cases and manages ECMO equipment and supply maintenance.
• Performs ECMO support preparation and care for the cardiopulmonary/circulatory system.
• Ensures a safe environment and delivery of care.
• Completes didactic and clinical components of ECMO training within set timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care

Team coordination

Clinical documentation

Patient safety

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Perfusion certification/graduate from perfusion program

Tools

ECMO equipment

AHA BLS certification

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA, seeks an ECMO Specialist to support treatment and maintenance of ECMO circuits and related equipment. The role collaborates with attending physicians in extracorporeal procedures and participates in patient care in critical settings.

Requires an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or nursing (bachelor's preferred) and Virginia licensure in perfusion/RN/RT, plus AHA BLS.