Ecmo Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Obtains and maintains advanced certification in at least one of the following: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• 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.
• 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) AND 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.

Nice To Haves

• Participates in professional societies (board or committee level activities) and applies knowledge to best serve the patients' needs.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with Advocate Health.
• Minimum 3 years of overall ECMO experience.
• Case study submittal.
• AARC membership.
• A minimum of 30 activity points as outlined in the ECMO Specialist Clinical Ladder program.
• Certification for specific area of practice.

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