ECMO Specialist - UMMC East Bank - .75 Night

Job OverviewFairview is hiring a ECMO Specialist to join our team at our University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Banklocation in Minneapolis, MN. We’re offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus!The ECMO Specialist is responsible for all aspects of ECMO and mechanical circulatory support, including assembling, priming, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting ECMO equipment and circuits throughout the duration of patient support. Working in close partnership with bedside nurses and internally credentialed ECMO providers, the ECMO Specialist ensures optimal oxygenation, perfusion, acid-base balance, and hemodynamic stability in accordance with ordered parameters.This role requires expert-level clinical judgment, strong technical skills, and the ability to anticipate and manage emergent situations while adhering to established policies and procedures. The ECMO Specialist also supports quality improvement initiatives by collecting and reviewing internal and external data to benchmark performance and promote best practices.Schedule:This position will be working 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks). Every third weekend required, 12-hour nights, 2 call shifts per 6-week scheduleShift differential incentives:$4.00/hr for nights$2.00/hr for weekendsApply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.As a ECMO Specialist, you will be responsible for:Providing Mechanical Circulatory and Extracorporeal Life Support to patients of all ages Practicing at the level of an expert practitioner in nursing or respiratory careAssembling,monitoring, and conducting assessment of all extracorporeal life support equipment, circuitry, and adjunct therapies used (ie: ultrafiltration, continues A-V hemodialysis, etc.)Participating in the evaluation of new equipment and implementation ofnew technologyMentoring andparticipatingin the training of new ECMO Specialists and ECMO trainednursesCollaborating with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient careCommunicating effectively with all health care team members Providing excellent customer service by listening and understanding customer needsRequired Qualifications:EducationNurse Track:Bachelor’s in Nursing(BSN)ORRespiratory Therapist Track: Graduate from aCoARCor JCRTE approved program in Respiratory Therapy andaBachelor’sDegree.Experience3yearscritical care experienceLicense/Certification/RegistrationBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationNurse Track:Minnesota RN LicenseORRespiratory Therapist Track:Respiratory Therapist License issued by theMinnesota Board of Medical PracticeandRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification issuedby the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Preferred Qualifications:Experience5years critical care experience License/Certification/RegistrationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationAdditional Requirements(must be obtained or completed withina period of time):University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital:Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) requiredwithin 1 year of hireUniversity of Minnesota Medical Center:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationrequiredwithin 1 year of hireBenefit OverviewFairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: Compensation DisclaimerAn individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. EEO StatementEEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status