Director, Neonatal ECMO

Overview

The Division of Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking a boardcertified neonatologist to lead and grow the Neonatal ECMO program. Nationwide Children’s has the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit network in the country, caring for more than 3,000 babies each year. As a regional referral center, our 90 bed Level IV NICU specializes in the management of babies with complex birth defects and complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery. The Neonatal ECMO Program, a dedicated service with a 24/7/365 call schedule, provides pre‑ECMO consultation and ECMO care to our Level IV NICU patients, as well as expert consultative care for patients with severe hypoxic respiratory failure, hemodynamic instability and multisystem disease as well as acute management of ECMO and renal replacement therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and diagnose medical conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Communicate with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date medical records for each patient and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Stay up‑to‑date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent.
• Board certified in neonatology. Board certification or eligibility in pediatrics required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable.
• Medical license in the State of Ohio, unrestricted.
• Advanced training in ECMO or minimum of three years of ECMO experience desired.
• Strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills, and passion for teamwork.

Experience

• Prior clinical practice experience based on division needs.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Bend/twist, lift 0‑10 lbs, 11‑20 lbs, 21‑40 lbs, push/pull 0‑25 lbs, reach above shoulder, flex neck, blood/bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, fumes/gases/vapors. Frequently: Computer skills, hand use (grasping, gripping, turning), repetitive hand/arm use, sitting, standing, walking. Continuously: Audible speech, color vision, decision making, depth perception, hearing acuity, interpreting data, peripheral vision, problem solving, seeing far/near. Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet