ECMO Specialist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The ECMO SPECIALIST reflects the mission, vision, and values of Emory Healthcare, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The specialist demonstrates a commitment to quality and excellence promoting Emory as a Center of Excellence. Provide ECLS (Extra Corporeal Life Support) care to patients within scope of Nurse Practice Act & NBRC (Respiratory Therapist) in collaboration with ECMO Program Leadership and the multidisciplinary healthcare team for the provision of care that meets programmatic and patient-centered goals. Under supervision of ECMO Program Leadership, the ECMO Specialist will function as a clinical navigator for ECMO patients during the acute phase of care, subacute phase, and outpatient follow-up as needed. The ECMO Specialist will assist with cannulation, decannulation, and provide daily ECMO management throughout the Emory Healthcare System as needed. Assists clinical teams with transport of ECMO patients. Provides rapid expert assessment and clinical interventions for patients on ECMO with device related emergencies. Inventories and replenishes ECMO supplies on ECMO Carts/Supply Room as necessary Assists with ECMO equipment inventory and maintenance; including emergency backup equipment. Participate in process improvement for the program and for the quality of clinical outcomes. Participates in providing ongoing ECMO education for clinicians throughout the medical center including critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, faculty and resident physicians, and advanced practice providers. Follow emerging trends in the field by reading and sharing published peer reviewed journal articles and participating in department/EMORY sponsored ECMO education opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or respiratory therapy.
Georgia License or eligible for Georgia License.
Minimum 3 years of critical care experience or has completed an approved ECLS training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated competency in critical care, interpersonal relationship skills, leadership ability, commitment to the organization and flexibility.
Experience building positive working relationships and facilitating high functioning teams.
Strong leadership capabilities through communication, education and management.
ECMO/MCS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide ECLS (Extra Corporeal Life Support) care to patients within scope of Nurse Practice Act & NBRC (Respiratory Therapist) in collaboration with ECMO Program Leadership and the multidisciplinary healthcare team for the provision of care that meets programmatic and patient-centered goals.
Under supervision of ECMO Program Leadership, the ECMO Specialist will function as a clinical navigator for ECMO patients during the acute phase of care, subacute phase, and outpatient follow-up as needed.
The ECMO Specialist will assist with cannulation, decannulation, and provide daily ECMO management throughout the Emory Healthcare System as needed.
Assists clinical teams with transport of ECMO patients.
Provides rapid expert assessment and clinical interventions for patients on ECMO with device related emergencies.
Inventories and replenishes ECMO supplies on ECMO Carts/Supply Room as necessary Assists with ECMO equipment inventory and maintenance; including emergency backup equipment.
Participate in process improvement for the program and for the quality of clinical outcomes.
Participates in providing ongoing ECMO education for clinicians throughout the medical center including critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, faculty and resident physicians, and advanced practice providers.
Follow emerging trends in the field by reading and sharing published peer reviewed journal articles and participating in department/EMORY sponsored ECMO education opportunities.