ECMO Specialist-RT (PRN)
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Job Title: ECMO Specialist-RT (PRN) (2400036Y)Description: The ECMO Specialist - RT will function as an identified resource to staff in a service area. Provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporateall members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Deal successfully with the most complex clinical problems as they relate to ECMO. Demonstrate expanded knowledge base through participation in program projects and activities. This staff member may be transferred into regular staffing as required.Qualifications:Minimum Education:Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory or a related field (Required) or Associate's Degree with at least 5 years of ICU experience can be considered for PRN positions.Minimum Work Experience:3 years of related clinical experience in a comparable setting (may be substituted with prior ECMO training for PRN positions only).2 years of ICU experience (Required).2 years of Pediatric/neonatal experience (Preferred).Required Skills/Knowledge:All Respiratory Care Practitioners must demonstrate evidence of application of License with the District of Columbia Regulatory Agency prior to reporting for the first shift of clinical work through a letter of supervised practice. Successful completion of hospital orientation at CNMC. Ability to organize, establish priorities, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be decisive and able to perform under tense, emotional, and stressful situations. Must have the ability to problem-solve clinical situations including patient conditions and needs. Able to bend/kneel and climb ladders/stairs. Able to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately and clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must demonstrate compassion and a customer service orientation when dealing with families, patients, and co-workers. Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations and have basic computer skills. Other computer skills to include entry-level Excel and database management preferred. Must maintain clinical skills and required continuing education credits for license.Required Licenses and Certifications:Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required).Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required).Functional Accountabilities:Assessment and Planning:

Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient/family and anticipate problems with changes in patient status.

Review patient findings with ECMO physician.

Contribute to the development of individualized plan of care with patient and family.

Review daily parameters with the ECMO physician.

Notify ECMO physician of abnormal laboratory values and/or change in clinical status of the patient.

Able to access ECMO circuit function and troubleshoot as necessary.Implement Plan of Care:

Proficient in ECMO, ventricular assist devices, and other mechanical extracorporeal devices skills and operation of equipment as needed.

Role model proficiency and completeness of documentation.

Role model organizational and prioritization skills necessary to complete assignments within acceptable time frames.

Assist in ECMO cannulation and decannulation.

Provide rapid implementation of pump priming and initiation of ECMO circuitry in accordance with established standard of care as needed.

Assist in integration of other extracorporeal support systems as needed (ventricular assist devices, CRRT, etc.).

Maintain ECMO circuit, monitor patient's clinical status including labs, blood gases, and metabolic status while maintaining clinical parameters.

Facilitate ECMO equipment review and inventory process as defined by ECMO Leadership team.Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Allied HealthOrganization: COE Hospital-Based SpecialtiesPosition Status: R (Regular) - O - PRNShift: NightWork Schedule: 7-7 PRNFull-Time Salary Range: 98800 - 195956.8 #J-18808-Ljbffr