ECMO Specialist

Job overview

ECMO Specialist at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. This is an onsite position with compensation not specified. Boston Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of children. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the skills necessary to proficiently and safely manage extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology and assist with associated procedures in critically ill patients of all ages.

What you'll do

• The ECMO Specialist is enrolled and actively participating in the department’s ECMO Training Program. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the skills necessary to proficiently and safely establish, manage, and control extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology and assist with associated procedures in acutely ill patients of all ages in critical care settings. The specialist will learn to troubleshoot devices and associated equipment under the supervision of experienced ECMO personnel, provide ongoing care through surveillance of clinical and physiologic parameters, adjust ECLS devices as needed, administer and document blood products and medications in accordance with hospital standards, provide airway and ventilator management, and perform the full scope of practice of a Respiratory Therapist II. Assemble, prepare, and maintain extracorporeal circuits and associated equipment with assistance. Assist in priming extracorporeal circuits and preparing systems for clinical application. Assist with cannulation procedures. Assist in establishing extracorporeal support
• monitor patient response, provide routine assessments, circuit evaluations, patient monitoring, and anticoagulation management. Assist with ECMO circuit interventions, weaning procedures, and transports. Administer blood products per hospital standards. Interact and communicate with caregivers, nursing, surgical and medical teams, patients, and family members. Maintain relevant clinical documentation in the patient’s electronic health record. Participate in professional development, simulation, and continuing education. Attend ECMO Team meetings and M&M conferences on a regular basis.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

1 year

Skills & competencies

ecmo specialist

boston children's hospital

boston

ma

united states

allied health and technical

full-time

rotating shift

rotating schedule

weekends required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

Why this role

$20,000 Sign On Bonus

About the employer

Boston Children's Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.