Pediatric ECMO Coordinator

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships

Job summary

Methodist Childrens Hospital seeks a Pediatric ECMO Coordinator to coordinate care for ECMO patients and families. The role requires collaboration with the Lung Rescue ICU and Cardiovascular ICU teams to establish best practices and family-centered care across acuity levels.

The ideal candidate has RN or RT training with ICU/ECMO experience, and pediatric cardiac/surgical critical care familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN or RT education as stated in the job ad.
• ECMO-related clinical experience preferred for pediatrics.
• ICU/Neonatal/Pediatric ECMO experience highlighted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients requiring ECMO and their families.
• Collaborate with Lung Rescue ICU and Cardiovascular ICU teams.
• Promote family-centered care and evidence-based practices.

Skills

ECMO experience

Pediatric care

Critical care

Education

RN nursing degree

Respiratory Therapy program

BSN preferred

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Pediatric ECMO Coordinator? At Methodist Childrens Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Will function independently and collaboratively as an expert clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher in Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenator (ECMO) Care. The ECMO Coordinator will coordinate the care of patients requiring ECMO and their families across the continuum of acuity in order to ensure consistent family-centered care. The ECMO Coordinator is dedicated to promoting optimal patient/family care by collaborating with all members of the Lung Rescue ICU and the Cardiovascular ICU Team to set best practices in patient care and staff practice standards according to evidence based guidelines. The ECMO Primer must have equivalent qualifications, competence and function in the same role as employed individuals performing the same or similar services at the facility, as defined by facility job description

What qualifications you will need:

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program or RT program. BSN with 2 years of ICU experience with ECMO preferred. OR Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Two-year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Neonatal/Pediatric ECMO specialist preferred.
• Specialization in pediatric cardiac/surgical critical care preferred.

Minimum License and Certificates Required

• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
• Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, from the Texas Medical Board, to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas.
• Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) BEFORE July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT).

Benefits

Methodist Childrens Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

"Good people beget good people."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pediatric ECMO Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.