ECMO Specialist-Providence Hospital - Providence

USA Health • Mobile, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Requirements

• 1 year of related critical care experience Required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Required or
• Alabama Board of Respiratory Care licensure and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required or
• Alabama Board of Medical Examiners licensure as a Perfusionist and Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) as recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS, CCRN, ACCS, E-AEC, and CES-A certifications are Preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiation, maintenance, monitoring, and discontinuation of ECMO support in adult patients with severe cardiac and/or pulmonary failure.
• Ensuring safe and effective operation of ECMO equipment, supporting clinical decision making, contributing to education, training, and continuous quality improvement efforts within the ECMO program.
• Monitoring and adjusting ECMO circuit parameters (e.g., flow rates, sweep gas, temperature) according to clinical orders.
• Collaborating with physicians on fluid, blood products, and medication management related to ECMO.
• Performing continuous assessments of patient status including lab values and physical findings to identify changes.
• Preventing and troubleshooting complications such as hypotension, inadequate perfusion, and clot formation.
• Maintaining accurate intake/output records and monitoring coagulation profiles per protocol.
• Evaluating radiologic and laboratory findings to inform care and ensure cannula patency and positioning.
• Collecting and recording ECMO related data to support research and quality initiatives.
• Participating in equipment evaluation and resolving technical issues under pressure and during emergencies.
• Actively participating in multidisciplinary team rounds and patient care discussions.
• Coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with ECMO physicians and allied health professionals.
• Recommending patient care adjustments based on ECMO and clinical status.
• Promoting patient and family autonomy in decision-making.
• Assessing and tailoring education for patients and family regarding ECMO care.
• Participating in monthly ECMO team reviews and continuing education.
• Maintaining detailed, accurate documentation using ECMO flow sheets and/or EMR.
• Providing education and support to families.
• Reinforcing information shared by physicians.
• Delivering comprehensive end of shift hand offs to ensure continuity of care.
• Using data driven decision making to evaluate ECMO care and contributing to performance improvement efforts.
• Identifying system issues and supporting implementation of evidence based practice changes to improve outcomes.
• Operating ECMO circuit and pump system, mechanical ventilators, monitoring equipment, EMR system, Point of care devices (e.g. ACT, ISTAT), standard ICU equipment.
• Completion of internal ECMO training and maintenance of ECMO competencies.
• Familiarity with standards of care and quality improvement principles.
• Proficient patient and family education skills.
• Proficient in interpreting ABG results and lab data.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in high stress situations.
• Completing all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Adhering to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed