Ecmo Coordinator

**Work Schedule**:
90% FTE, 36 hours/week. 8, 10 or 12-hour day/evening shifts. Weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

**Be part of something remarkable**

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin

We are seeking an **ECMO Coordinator **to:

- Act as the lead ECMO specialist and ensure ECMO practices are concurrent with ELSO guidelines and hospital, operational, and strategic goals, policies, and guidelines.
- Work in close collaboration with Perfusion regarding initiation, management, and removal of ECMO.
- Work closely with ECMO leadership and ECMO physicians to achieve remarkable patient outcomes. Seek opportunities to present at medical meetings, network with other ECMO centers, and attend ECMO meetings to keep apprised on ECMO management and new technology.

**At UW Health, you will have**:

- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

**Education**:
Minimum - Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.

Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.

**Work Experience**:
Minimum - Two (2) years of experience as an ECMO Specialist.

Preferred - Five (5) years of experience as an ECMO Specialist.

**Certifications**:
Minimum
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin AND Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- ACLS completion within six (6) months of hire.
- PALS completion within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) certification.
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification. Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

**University Hospital **in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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