ECMO Specialist

ECMO Specialist

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Under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy management and according to UNCH and departmental policies and procedures, the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Specialist is responsible for all aspects of monitoring and troubleshooting the ECMO circuit and related equipment during the treatment period. The ECMO Specialist is also responsible for collaborating with bedside RNs, physicians, and other members of the health care team to coordinate care for these very complex patients.

Responsibilities include planning and managing care, continuum of care planning, patient and family education, problem solving, communication and collaboration, and continuous learning.

Education Requirements: Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or Nursing. Licensure/Certification Requirements: If a Respiratory Therapist: Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care. If a RN: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Professional Experience Requirements: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Advanced knowledge of principles and techniques of extracorporeal support. Interpersonal communication skills necessary to work with hospital employees, physicians, patients, family members and community professionals. Must possess exceptional critical thinking skills and deal with extreme pressure and stress. Ability to rotate shifts and/or work flexible hours to meet patient care needs.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: ECMO

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.