ECMO Specialist IV, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ECMO Specialist IV is responsible for providing respiratory therapies, initiating and maintaining mechanical ventilation and airway support, and completing documentation requirements. This role requires maintaining the education and technical requirements for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for Veno-Venous, Veno-Arterial, and ventricular assist devices. The specialist must also maintain advanced certification, credentials, and education requirements set forth by state and federal agencies, and perform and maintain competency for point-of-care testing. Ensuring age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines is also a key function.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care, or satisfies the requirements in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
Meets all didactic and clinical training requirements set forth at WFBH for ECMO Specialist.
Attends all required in-services, staff meetings, team conferences and maintains competency assessments required for specific roles as a Respiratory Therapist.
Meets all clinical/educational competencies including emergency drills, annual examination, and clinical simulation held through the year.
Maintains required clinical patient care hours.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Licensed to practice as an RCP in the state of applicable state
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Maintain ECMO Specialist endorsement on applicable state Board of Respiratory Care (licensing board)
Certification by WFBH as an Extra Corporeal Life Support Specialist
Two years' experience in critical care or emergency care after completion of associate program in Respiratory Care or completed a Baccalaureate Degree in Respiratory Care.
Minimum of 6 months experience with Advocate Health
Minimum 3 years of overall ECMO experience
Case study submittal
AARC membership

Nice To Haves

Participates in professional societies (board or committee level activities) and applies knowledge to best serve the patients' needs.
A minimum of 30 activity points as outlined in the ECMO Specialist Clinical Ladder program.

Responsibilities

Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
Completes documentation requirements for patient record and billing.
Reports information to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient.
Maintains the education and technical requirements for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Veno-Venous, Veno-Arterial and ventricular assist device.
Maintains advanced certification, credentials and education requirements set forth by all appropriate state and federal agencies.
Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Following hospital policies and procedures.
Following departmental policies and procedures.
Contributing to the overall quality of services.
Assuming responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program