ECMO Specialist (Rotating) - CVICU

West Virginia University Hospital, Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to provide ECMO/ECLS support for critically ill patients. This role involves adhering to hospital standards, ensuring quality care, and maintaining competency in ECMO procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Join a dynamic team where your skills will directly impact patient outcomes and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current License to practice Registered Professional Nursing in West Virginia.
• Two years nursing in adult or pediatric ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ECMO/ECLS support for critically ill patients.
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and research.

Skills

Registered Professional Nursing

Critical Care Nursing

ECMO Procedures

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Respiratory Therapist License

Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.Will provide continuous ECMO/ECLS support for the critically ill patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current License to practice Registered Professional Nursing in West Virginia OR;

Current License to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in West Virginia

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two years nursing in adult or pediatric ICU; RRT experience in either pediatric or adult ICU.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Adhere to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team-building.

2. Follow hospital policies and procedures and assume responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.

3. Required to work 1-2 weekends a month.

4. Required to find a certified ECMO specialist to cover their shift if unable to work a scheduled shift. If the shift goes without coverage more than once the RN/RT will be asked to leave the ECLS/ECMO team.

5. Will Follow WVU Healthcare ECLS/ECMO guidelines on placing a patient on ECMO, treating a patient on ECMO, & decannulating a patient.

6. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and research.

7. Ensures that appropriate supplies are available to provide ECMO as required.

8. Educational opportunities will include teaching bedside nursing and patient families of Extra Corporeal Life Support.

9. Assures to maintain competency with ECLS/ECMO procedures, at least 25 hours quarterly and 100 hours annually. If these cannot be met with patient care, they will commit to be available for wet lab sessions to meet these demands.

10. Required to participate in a 2 week ECMO course at WVUH and pass a written annual exam.

11. Maintains current knowledge of ECMO procedures, techniques, and research and enhances his or her knowledge to improve professional growth and development.

12. Attend ECLS/ECMO team monthly review of Quality reports, Equipment concerns, Staffing, and patient post procedure follow up.

13. Will attend a prompt review of any major complication or death of a patient while on ECMO with the ECLS/ECMO Coordinator & director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regular standing, walking, use hands/fingers to handle and feel, reach with arms.

2. Required to stand for periods of time exceeding 60 minutes.

3. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly be able to push, pull and lift equipment.

4. Ability to lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

30 WVUH Nursing HVI Cardiovascular ICU

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.