ECMO Specialist: Critical Care ECMO Expert

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The ECMO Specialist at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters provides expert support under physician supervision, adhering to policies and ECMO protocols, and reporting to department leadership. You will monitor ECMO circuits, troubleshoot equipment, collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the care team to coordinate care for highly complex patients, and perform additional duties as assigned.

This role requires advanced critical care experience, certification in ECMO specialties, and

Qualifications

• ELSO-based ECMO training completed or CHKD's in-house ELSO-based training within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of diploma or transcript for areas performing laboratory testing.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing and implementing comprehensive patient care services of ECMO patients.
• Monitors and troubleshoots the ECMO circuit and related equipment during the treatment period.
• Collaborates with bedside RNs, physicians, and other members of the health care team to coordinate care for these very complex patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Quality improvement

Initiative

Accountability

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certified Clinical Perfusionist qualification

Registered Nurse with Virginia license (BSN preferred)

Respiratory Care Practitioner with VA license and NPS certification

Job description

The ECMO Specialist at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters provides expert support under physician supervision, adhering to policies and ECMO protocols, and reporting to department leadership. You will monitor ECMO circuits, troubleshoot equipment, collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the care team to coordinate care for highly complex patients, and perform additional duties as assigned.

This role requires advanced critical care experience, certification in ECMO specialties, and