ECMO Specialist - Rochester, United States - Mayo Clinic Health System
Description
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ResponsibilitiesThe ECMO Specialist is responsible for following ECMO policies and procedures in patient care.
The ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Specialist operates and maintains the ECMO circuit and equipment for patients requiring long-term pulmonary or cardiac support.
The Specialist functions independently following standing ECMO orders and parameters while under the direction of the ECMO Physician and ECMO Supervisor.
The Specialist will incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of care to the patient, demonstrate expertise in caring for patients with multiple or complex conditions by monitoring the patient's status and ECMO circuit, maintain the ECMO pump and assumes responsibility for identifying and correcting problems associated with any ECMO procedures, and provide ECMO services as ordered by an ECMO physician in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines.
QualificationsThis position can be filled by a Respiratory Therapist, or Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Therapist
Graduate of a CoARC approved respiratory care program, AND Bachelor's degree in related discipline. One year ICU experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Current Minnesota Respiratory Therapist (LRT) license. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site is required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained prior to completion of orientation where applicable.
Registered Nurse
Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS accepted from one of the following programs:
American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$ $62.87 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
72
Schedule Details
12-hour shifts, rotating between day and nights. Options available for straight nights.
Weekend Schedule
Every third weekend, every third holiday.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate.
Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams.
Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.Recruiter
Gina DiVenti