Brown University Health
ECMO Specialist
Brown University Health
Position Overview Provided clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modifications and weaning of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) also referred to as Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) to neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations in collaboration with a licensed physician with expertise in ECMO.
Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the core Success Factors of Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.
Responsibilities
Evaluates, assesses and performs prescribed clinical procedures and therapy by order of a licensed medical provider, working under the general supervision of the ECMO Manager, Respiratory Clinical Supervisors and Managers of the Respiratory Care Department.
Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or intervention, and offers recommendations on patient care to the medical staff.
Modifies therapy as appropriate based on patient physiology and response, executing knowledge of the indications, contraindications and safe and effective use of all hospital approved pharmacological agents and blood products delivered through the ECMO system.
Accepts verbal orders from a physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant where appropriate.
Assists the physician in the initiation of ECMO, assembling, priming and evaluating the acid/base status of the ECMO circuit prior to start.
Adjusts the ECMO system to maintain prescribed parameters for acid-base balance, anticoagulation, circuit pressures, platelets, hematocrit and temperature.
Participates in bedside rounds to review, discuss and recommend preferred treatment methods for patients.
Initiates, delivers and discontinues all medications and blood products delivered through the ECMO system.
Monitors, evaluates and adjusts anticoagulation therapy under the direction of the physician.
Coordinates and accompanies ECMO patients during intra- and inter‑hospital transport.
Maintains up to two ECMO patients simultaneously, continuously monitoring, assessing and evaluating patients on ECMO to maintain safety.
Provides clinical instruction on the proper use of ECMO equipment, related procedures and management to other health care providers.
Evaluates, monitors, maintains and troubleshoots equipment used for delivery of ECMO, ensuring the availability and functionality of standby ECMO circuits and emergency equipment at the bedside.
Participates in all comprehensive in‑house orientation and competency training in ECMO and related procedures.
Provides safe and effective service to the Code Response Team, Rapid Response/Fast Team, and high‑risk transport of ECMO patients to/from outlying facilities.
Engages in approved IRB medical research projects.
Maintains, cleans, restocks pump and equipment cart after discontinuation of ECMO support, following hospital infection control and bio‑hazard waste procedures.
Participates in departmental quality improvement activities, documenting variances during ECMO administration.
Attends ECMO Staff Meetings for case peer review and in‑service education, and provides in‑service education for other health care professionals.
Performs periodic practice primes, wet drills and simulation activities, and records pertinent data on flow sheets and EMR, writing shift notes.
Safeguards the privacy of all patients and protects the confidentiality of their health information.
Professional Development
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current ECMO and respiratory care education practices.
Adheres to requirements for all mandatory training and competencies, both departmental and system.
Identifies specific learning needs/goals and develops a plan to meet them.
Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing education and/or formal academic programs.
Participates in routine ECMO competencies and drill, I‑Stat recertification.
Participates in ECMO coverage on call scheduling.
Minimum Qualifications
Active Rhode Island Respiratory Therapy state license.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire.
Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred).
One year of critical care experience in respiratory care and mechanical ventilation in all age groups.
Successful completion of the RIH Respiratory Care Department ECMO training course.
Must maintain current and active BLS, PALS and ACLS certification (PALS, ACLS within 6 months).
Proficiency in advanced respiratory care practices in all age groups.
Knowledge of care and administration of blood and blood products.
Ability to train, orient and mentor new ECMO staff members.
Must maintain minimum pump hours per year (80).
Will function as Alternate Supervisor and/or ECMO back up as assigned.
Skills / Competencies
Maintains current and active BLS, PALS and ACLS certification.
Proficiency in advanced respiratory care practices in all age groups.
Knowledge of care and administration of blood and blood products.
Ability to train, orient and mentor new ECMO staff members.
Maintains minimum pump hours per year (80).
Alternate Supervisor and/or ECMO back‑up responsibilities.
Pay Range:
$36.48-$59.66
Location:
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903
Work Type:
7:00 am - 7:30 pm, e/o weekends, e/o holiday, required to take ECMO on call
Work Shift:
Day
Union:
United Nurses And Allied Professional
EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Staffing Representative / Staffing Specialist / Senior Staffing Specialist Referral programs and additional contact information are available upon request.
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Position Overview Provided clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modifications and weaning of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) also referred to as Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) to neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations in collaboration with a licensed physician with expertise in ECMO.
Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the core Success Factors of Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.
Responsibilities
Evaluates, assesses and performs prescribed clinical procedures and therapy by order of a licensed medical provider, working under the general supervision of the ECMO Manager, Respiratory Clinical Supervisors and Managers of the Respiratory Care Department.
Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or intervention, and offers recommendations on patient care to the medical staff.
Modifies therapy as appropriate based on patient physiology and response, executing knowledge of the indications, contraindications and safe and effective use of all hospital approved pharmacological agents and blood products delivered through the ECMO system.
Accepts verbal orders from a physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant where appropriate.
Assists the physician in the initiation of ECMO, assembling, priming and evaluating the acid/base status of the ECMO circuit prior to start.
Adjusts the ECMO system to maintain prescribed parameters for acid-base balance, anticoagulation, circuit pressures, platelets, hematocrit and temperature.
Participates in bedside rounds to review, discuss and recommend preferred treatment methods for patients.
Initiates, delivers and discontinues all medications and blood products delivered through the ECMO system.
Monitors, evaluates and adjusts anticoagulation therapy under the direction of the physician.
Coordinates and accompanies ECMO patients during intra- and inter‑hospital transport.
Maintains up to two ECMO patients simultaneously, continuously monitoring, assessing and evaluating patients on ECMO to maintain safety.
Provides clinical instruction on the proper use of ECMO equipment, related procedures and management to other health care providers.
Evaluates, monitors, maintains and troubleshoots equipment used for delivery of ECMO, ensuring the availability and functionality of standby ECMO circuits and emergency equipment at the bedside.
Participates in all comprehensive in‑house orientation and competency training in ECMO and related procedures.
Provides safe and effective service to the Code Response Team, Rapid Response/Fast Team, and high‑risk transport of ECMO patients to/from outlying facilities.
Engages in approved IRB medical research projects.
Maintains, cleans, restocks pump and equipment cart after discontinuation of ECMO support, following hospital infection control and bio‑hazard waste procedures.
Participates in departmental quality improvement activities, documenting variances during ECMO administration.
Attends ECMO Staff Meetings for case peer review and in‑service education, and provides in‑service education for other health care professionals.
Performs periodic practice primes, wet drills and simulation activities, and records pertinent data on flow sheets and EMR, writing shift notes.
Safeguards the privacy of all patients and protects the confidentiality of their health information.
Professional Development
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current ECMO and respiratory care education practices.
Adheres to requirements for all mandatory training and competencies, both departmental and system.
Identifies specific learning needs/goals and develops a plan to meet them.
Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing education and/or formal academic programs.
Participates in routine ECMO competencies and drill, I‑Stat recertification.
Participates in ECMO coverage on call scheduling.
Minimum Qualifications
Active Rhode Island Respiratory Therapy state license.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire.
Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred).
One year of critical care experience in respiratory care and mechanical ventilation in all age groups.
Successful completion of the RIH Respiratory Care Department ECMO training course.
Must maintain current and active BLS, PALS and ACLS certification (PALS, ACLS within 6 months).
Proficiency in advanced respiratory care practices in all age groups.
Knowledge of care and administration of blood and blood products.
Ability to train, orient and mentor new ECMO staff members.
Must maintain minimum pump hours per year (80).
Will function as Alternate Supervisor and/or ECMO back up as assigned.
Skills / Competencies
Maintains current and active BLS, PALS and ACLS certification.
Proficiency in advanced respiratory care practices in all age groups.
Knowledge of care and administration of blood and blood products.
Ability to train, orient and mentor new ECMO staff members.
Maintains minimum pump hours per year (80).
Alternate Supervisor and/or ECMO back‑up responsibilities.
Pay Range:
$36.48-$59.66
Location:
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903
Work Type:
7:00 am - 7:30 pm, e/o weekends, e/o holiday, required to take ECMO on call
Work Shift:
Day
Union:
United Nurses And Allied Professional
EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Staffing Representative / Staffing Specialist / Senior Staffing Specialist Referral programs and additional contact information are available upon request.
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