Corewell Health
Mechanical Circulatory Support Specialist
The MCS/ECMO department is a small department, comprised of approximately 30 RN & RT staff. Our staff comes with a variety of experience from the neonatal, pediatric and adult cardiothoracic intensive care units. Team members are responsible for maintaining heart and lung support devices on the most critically ill patients. We support pre- and post-transplant (both heart & lung) patients, as well as post-cardiac arrest, pulmonary illness (COVID, influenza, RSV) and congenital heart defect patients. We currently have 27 full- and part-time staff in our department. When bringing new staff onto the team, we typically hold week-long classroom sessions which include introductions to ECMO equipment, physiology of ECMO and hands-on "water drills" to improve confidence and competency with the devices. Applies scientific knowledge / specialized training to practical clinical problems related to all mechanical circulatory support devices. Provides continuous monitoring and troubleshooting with continuous bedside presence. Performs a wide range of duties to maintain equipment and provide uninterrupted support to the patient. Provides the aforementioned service to the adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas. Essential Functions
Provides support in the deployment of mechanical circulatory support devices in the OR, cath lab or critical care areas. Provides ongoing oversight and maintenance of mechanical circulatory support devices and evaluates the effectiveness of the therapy. Assists with all bedside patient care. Documents all assessments and interventions according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Completes all required competencies and education in the designated timeframe. Instructs and trains other mechanical circulatory support specialists and health professionals regarding mechanical devices under their responsibility. Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree health care or related field Preferred Bachelor's Degree 2 years of relevant experience working in neonatal, pediatric or adult critical care Required 6 months of relevant experience previous experience in mechanical support devices Preferred Completion of extracorporeal mechanical oxygenation (ECMO) training program. Training will be provided. Required CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required Or LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required Preferred Qualifications:
CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred Some of the Benefits Provided Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Retirement Plans Discount Program Learning Opportunities Inclusion Resource Groups Apply now to learn more about joining a nationally known health system with an ambitious vision. We cannot do it alone. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Improve health. Inspire hope. Save lives.
The MCS/ECMO department is a small department, comprised of approximately 30 RN & RT staff. Our staff comes with a variety of experience from the neonatal, pediatric and adult cardiothoracic intensive care units. Team members are responsible for maintaining heart and lung support devices on the most critically ill patients. We support pre- and post-transplant (both heart & lung) patients, as well as post-cardiac arrest, pulmonary illness (COVID, influenza, RSV) and congenital heart defect patients. We currently have 27 full- and part-time staff in our department. When bringing new staff onto the team, we typically hold week-long classroom sessions which include introductions to ECMO equipment, physiology of ECMO and hands-on "water drills" to improve confidence and competency with the devices. Applies scientific knowledge / specialized training to practical clinical problems related to all mechanical circulatory support devices. Provides continuous monitoring and troubleshooting with continuous bedside presence. Performs a wide range of duties to maintain equipment and provide uninterrupted support to the patient. Provides the aforementioned service to the adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas. Essential Functions
Provides support in the deployment of mechanical circulatory support devices in the OR, cath lab or critical care areas. Provides ongoing oversight and maintenance of mechanical circulatory support devices and evaluates the effectiveness of the therapy. Assists with all bedside patient care. Documents all assessments and interventions according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Completes all required competencies and education in the designated timeframe. Instructs and trains other mechanical circulatory support specialists and health professionals regarding mechanical devices under their responsibility. Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree health care or related field Preferred Bachelor's Degree 2 years of relevant experience working in neonatal, pediatric or adult critical care Required 6 months of relevant experience previous experience in mechanical support devices Preferred Completion of extracorporeal mechanical oxygenation (ECMO) training program. Training will be provided. Required CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required Or LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required Preferred Qualifications:
CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred Some of the Benefits Provided Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Retirement Plans Discount Program Learning Opportunities Inclusion Resource Groups Apply now to learn more about joining a nationally known health system with an ambitious vision. We cannot do it alone. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Improve health. Inspire hope. Save lives.