Location
Harrisburg, PA
Description
As assigned, an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator (ECMO) Specialist performs, under the supervision of a licensed physician and according to prescribed procedures, those functions necessary for the support and treatment of the cardiopulmonary system of a patient. The ECMO Specialist performs advanced technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the ECMO circuit and accessory equipment including the heater/cooler. The work areas are primarily the intensive care units and operating room, but the possibility exists to provide ECMO throughout the hospital and during critical transport internally or externally by air and ground. This individual will be required to travel between UPMC Hospitals to deliver ECMO services per institutional policy. In addition, the individual will participate in a rotating on-call schedule per institutional policy.
This role will work 12 hour shifts (three – four times a week) as well as rotating weekends.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse, Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Registered Respiratory Therapist with minimum of 4 years of clinical experience, of which 2 or more years’ is in ECMO care, demonstrating advanced knowledge and proficiency.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Current Pennsylvania registered nurse, respiratory therapist, or perfusionist license.
- Current Pennsylvania driver's license.
- American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist OR Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Nurse (RN) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
Preferred
- General computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.
- Demonstrated evidence of strong and effective interpersonal, written, and oral communications.
- Completion of an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) qualified program (or equivalent).
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https://careers.upmc.com/job/21562149/ecmo-specialist-upmc-pinnacle-harrisburg-harrisburg-pa/
Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2025