ECMO Specialist

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

216d

About The Position

The ECMO Specialist is responsible for following ECMO policies and procedures in patient care. The ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Specialist operates and maintains the ECMO circuit and equipment for patients requiring long-term pulmonary or cardiac support. The Specialist functions independently following standing ECMO orders and parameters while under the direction of the ECMO Physician and ECMO Supervisor. The Specialist will incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of care to the patient, demonstrate expertise in caring for patients with multiple or complex conditions by monitoring the patient's status and ECMO circuit, maintain the ECMO pump and assumes responsibility for identifying and correcting problems associated with any ECMO procedures, and provide ECMO services as ordered by an ECMO physician in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification. This position can be filled by a Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse. It is expected that all ECMO Specialist will have an additional PRN position for at least the first year, in our ICU (RN) or Respiratory Department (RT).

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC approved respiratory care program or baccalaureate accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year ICU experience as a Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse.
• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained prior to completion of orientation where applicable.
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Professionals for Respiratory Therapists.

Nice To Haves

• One year RT experience within the last five years preferred.
• Two years of ICU experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Follow ECMO policies and procedures in patient care.
• Operate and maintain the ECMO circuit and equipment for patients requiring long-term pulmonary or cardiac support.
• Function independently following standing ECMO orders and parameters under the direction of the ECMO Physician and ECMO Supervisor.
• Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of care to the patient.
• Demonstrate expertise in caring for patients with multiple or complex conditions by monitoring the patient's status and ECMO circuit.
• Maintain the ECMO pump and assume responsibility for identifying and correcting problems associated with any ECMO procedures.
• Provide ECMO services as ordered by an ECMO physician in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree