ECMO Specialist

6 days ago

York, Pennsylvania, United States WellSpan Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled ECMO Specialist to join our team at WellSpan Health. As an ECMO Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the ECMO system and the clinical needs of patients on ECMO. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate and manage ECMO circuits and their components during ECMO procedures.
  • Monitor functional integrity of all ECMO circuit components.
  • Troubleshoot the ECMO circuit and assist with repairs/replacement of ECMO circuit components under normal and emergent conditions.
  • Continually assess vital signs, hemodynamics, arterial blood gases, SvO2, and other factors related to systemic oxygen supply/demand, and adjust support accordingly.
  • Continually evaluate ECMO circuit function to optimize oxygen delivery, CO2 removal, and obtain optimal hemodynamic stability.
  • Operate point-of-care laboratory requirements to evaluate changes in ABGs, CBC, and electrolytes. Collaborate with bedside RN to correct abnormal lab values.
  • Effectively manage planned and emergent disruptions of ECMO, such as circuit repairs and trials off ECMO (with perfusion supervision as needed).
  • Manage Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in conjunction with the ECMO circuit.
  • Maintain knowledge of ECMO and critical care research, including new developments/technologies (via review of literature, news reports, conference attendance, formal and informal continuing education classes, etc.).
  • Assist team members with cannulation, initiation of ECMO support, decannulation, and other procedures/operations while on ECMO.
  • Assist team members with the preparation, set-up, and priming of the ECMO circuit and its replacement components.
  • Adhere to managing physicians' daily ECMO protocols/parameters.
  • Maintain record of required ECMO competency, continuing education, and bedside ECMO hours.
  • Provide patient, family, staff, and community education. Serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary team caring for ECMO patients, providing expertise in device operation, and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain ECMO services at the Center of Excellence performance levels as established by ELSO.
  • Assist with new equipment evaluation and purchase and maintaining supplies for the ECMO program.
Requirements
  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing, respiratory care, or perfusion technology from an accredited training program. Preferred
  • Work Experience: 1 year Experience in providing bedside ECMO support and/or completion of ECMO Specialist training program. Required
  • Advanced knowledge of principles and techniques of extracorporeal support. Required
  • 3 years Cardiothoracic ICU experience. Required
  • Licenses: Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or Registered Nurse Multi-State License Upon Hire Required or Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required and Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse - AACN Upon Hire Preferred and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Preferred
What We Offer

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that allows our employees to grow and thrive. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced ECMO Specialist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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