Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Pediatric ECMO Coordinator? At Methodist Children's Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
ECMO Coordinator will function independently and collaboratively as an expert clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher in Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenator (ECMO) Care. The ECMO Coordinator will coordinate the care of patients requiring ECMO and their families across the continuum of acuity in order to ensure consistent family-centered care. ECMO coordinator is responsible for training and continuing education, equipment maintenance, quality assurance, policy and procedure development, data collection and Serves in the role of educator to various groups regarding services rendered and care for patients requiring ECMO support within the congenital heart surgery unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and throughout the organization.
What qualifications you will need:
1.Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program or RT program. BSN with 2 years of ICU experience with ECMO preferred. OR Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Two-year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Neonatal/Pediatric ECMO specialist preferred
3. Specialization in pediatric cardiac/surgical critical care preferred.
Minimum License and Certificates Required:
1. Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. OR Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, from the Texas Medical Board, to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas.
2. Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) BEFORE July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT).
Essential Job Functions:
Directs care and education to hospitalized patients requiring ECMO and their families. Requires a sound knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and critical care nursing and or critical care respiratory therapy.
Assesses physiological needs of ECMO patients and psychosocial needs of ECMO patients/families. Works with the nursing staff in the formulation of nursing diagnosis, care planning, and assists the nursing staff in providing counseling and/or referral.
Assesses, plans, and implements or participates in educational activities/programs at the unit, service, department, and/or community level in area of ECMO care.
Communicates with medical, nursing, and other multidisciplinary personnel verbally and/or in writing any pertinent patient care information. This includes active participation and leadership in medical rounds for ECMO patients.
Identifies ECMO program needs; contributes to and assists with the development of or expansion of the ECMO program. Responsible for the maintenance and training of ECMO specific medical equipment.
Maintains current knowledge of ECMO procedures, techniques and research, and enhances his/her knowledge to improve professional growth and development. Develops content for formal teaching for both team orientation and staff development. This includes both didactic training lectures and practical water lab training.
Responsible for assisting and support of the ECMO team
Builds and primes circuit for ECMO, which includes components as specified by the ECMO physician/surgeon
Assists with initiations, circuit changes, decannulations, and changes to configuration to include sterile procedure with physicians
Serves as a resource to bedside RTs and RNs on ECMO physiology, pump function, and troubleshooting
Benefits
Methodist Children's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pediatric ECMO Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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