ECMO Specialist
ECMO Specialist
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Job Description
Overview:
0.6FTE 24 hrs per week
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Monitors and adjusts ECMO equipment to maintain proper function.
- Collaborates with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans for patients on ECMO.
- Administers medications and blood products as prescribed by the physician.
- Performs regular assessments of patients vital signs and ECMO circuit parameters.
- Documents all patient care activities and communicates changes in patient status to the healthcare team.
- Provides education to patients families and other healthcare professionals on ECMO management and reinforces medical counseling initiated by the ECMO physician.
Education Requirement:
- As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.
- Bachelors Degree in nursing respiratory care or perfusion technology from an accredited training program preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must be licensed and in good standing with the applicable state of Ohio licensing board and/or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Certifications:
Must be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionand/or licensed and in good standing with the applicable state of Ohio licensing board.
Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of principles and techniques of extracorporeal support.
- Interpersonal communication skills necessary to work with hospital employees physicians patients family members and community professionals.
- Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to deal with extreme pressure and stress.
- Ability to rotate shifts and/or work flexible hours to meet patient care needs.
Experience:
- Two years of experience as a registered nurse registered respiratory therapist or cardiovascular perfusionist required.
- ICU experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Climb stairs/ladder Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61100 lbs Sitting Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications Machinery Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Part-Time
