ECMO Specialist Nights

Our promise to you:

Continuing your journey with AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Job Description:

• Manages ECMO circuits and equipment during patient care, including circuit interventions and change-outs.
• Observes, monitors, assesses, and reports patient status and response to ECMO therapy.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for ECMO patients.
• Participates in building and priming disposable ECMO circuits and other related equipment.
• Leads ECMO patient transport, both within and between hospitals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Sound clinical judgement, decision-making and problem-solving skills. [Required]• Effective teaching and coaching skills. [Required]• Adept at initiating and administering complex therapeutic interventions. [Required]• Maintains effective time-management skills within a high-stress environment. [Required]• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to various audiences and populations. [Required]• Ability to maintain accountability and commitment to quality and safety. [Required]• Ability to maintain relationships with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary hospital team. [Required]• Computer skills and ability to work effectively within electronic medical records (EMRs) [Required]• Ability to work independently while thriving in a setting requiring collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. [Required]• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Platform; particularly Outlook and Word. [Required]• Ability to ensure security and confidentiality of patient health information (PHI). [Required]• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, bylaws, regulations, and instructions. [Required]• Ability to make decisions ethically and be a patient advocate. [Required]• Knowledge and ability to intervene safely with an ECMO Circuit and ensure ECMO therapy continues. [Required]• Knowledge and ability to build, prime, and initiate an ECMO circuit utilizing various disposable equipment and cannulas. [Required]

Education:
• Associate's [Required]

Field of Study:
• in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy

Work Experience:
• 1+ year of critical care or palliative care experience for patients with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses [Preferred]• 2+ experience as a registered nurse, registered respiratory therapist and at least one year as an ecmo specialist in an acute-care setting within the last five years. [Required]• Attended and passed a qualified ECMO Specialist course. [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Qualification Requirements:

Associate (Required), Bachelor’s of Nursing, Master’s of NursingAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement, Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Registered Nurse (RN) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$34.71 – $64.55

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.