ECMO Specialist PRN

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, VA is seeking an ECMO Specialist to join its critical care team. The role works under designated physicians and hospital ECMO policies, coordinating care for ECMO patients alongside RNs and physicians.

Responsibilities include monitoring and troubleshooting ECMO circuits, participating in multidisciplinary patient care, and maintaining ECMO certifications.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed education/experience combinations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a critical care setting.
• Pediatric critical care experience preferred.
• ELSO-based ECMO training required.
• CPR and PALS training within 6 months of hire; ACLS and NRP preferred.
• Strong leadership, decision-making skills, and knowledge of quality improvement methods.
• Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with department staff, physicians, nurses, other clinicians, patients/families, and other agencies and institutions.

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

Communication

Quality improvement

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Perfusionist degree or nursing-related Bachelor

RN with Virginia license (BSN preferred)

Respiratory Therapist with VA license & NBRC

Tools

ELSO ECMO training

Job description

Summary

• The ECMO Specialist functions under the supervision of the designated physician(s) and in accordance with written policies and protocols developed and approved by the ECMO physicians, the medical executive committee and the governing board. Reports to department leadership.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Must obtain and maintain ECMO specialty certifications as applicable.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• 1) Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion holding a bachelor’s degree in nursing or a closely related field.
• 2) Registered Nurse holding a current Virginia State license or a valid compact state license. BSN preferred.
• 3) Respiratory Care Practitioner holding current Virginia license and current registry as a Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care. NPS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a critical care setting.
• Pediatric critical care experience preferred.
• Successful completion of ELSO-based ECMO training program required.
• Strong leadership, decision-making skills, and knowledge of quality improvement methods.
• Ability to demonstrate high level of initiative, self-direction, and accountability. Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with department staff, physicians, nurses, other clinicians, patients/families, and other agencies and institutions.
• CPR Training and PALS training required within 6 months of hire. ACLS and NRP preferred.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing laboratory testing.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.

Additional Information

CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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