ECMO Specialist, FT, Night

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with perfusion and physician staff, in an acute, critical care inpatient setting, provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation [ECMO] therapy. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to: licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, DHEC, CMS). Provides care within the scope of their South Carolina license. The acute inpatient setting usually requires staff to be scheduled for a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call work.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy
• ECMO specialty device course and required CMEs to maintain proficiency
• Licensed to practice as a RT in the state the team member is working OR Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
• Working knowledge of patient equip-suction, defibrillator, vitals I-STAT point of care competency

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of intensive care experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manages and assists with cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
• Maintains accurate records of cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO, as a permanent copy of the medical record.
• Follows laboratory procedure for handling specimens, processing test analyses and reporting results.
• Assists in patient transport activities and manages cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) during patient transport process.
• Provides direct patient care for patients within scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree