ECMO Specialist - UMMC East Bank - 0.6 Night

Job Overview Fairview is hiring a ECMO Specialist to join our team at our University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN . 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 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). Every third weekend required, 12-hour nights, 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule Shift differential incentives: $4.00/hr for nights $2.00/hr for weekends Apply 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 care Assembling, 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 of new technology Mentoring and participating in the training of new ECMO Specialists and ECMO trained nurses Collaborating with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care Communicating effectively with all health care team members Providing excellent customer service by listening and understanding customer needs

Required Qualifications :

Education Nurse Track :

Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)

OR Respiratory Therapist Track :

Graduate from a CoARC or JCRTE approved program in Respiratory Therapy and a Bachelor 's Degree . Experience 3 year s critical care experience License/Certification/Registration Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nurse Track :

Minnesota RN License OR Respiratory Therapist Track :

Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and Reg istered Respiratory Therapist (R RT) certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience 5 years critical care experience License/Certification/Registration Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time ) :

University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital:

Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS) required within 1 year of hire

University of Minnesota Medical Center :

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire Benefit Overview Fairview 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: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract Compensation Disclaimer An 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 Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Qualifications:

$45.44- $64.15 Hourly