ECMO Specialist-RT (PRN)
Company: Children's National Medical Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 17, 2025
Job Description:
Job Description - ECMO Specialist-RT (PRN) (2400036X)ECMO
Specialist-RT (PRN) - (2400036X)DescriptionThe ECMO Specialist - RT
will function as an identified resource to staff in a service area.
Provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients.
Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and
delivery of patient care. Deal successfully with the most complex
clinical problems as they relate to ECMO. Demonstrate expanded
knowledge base through participation in program projects and
activities. This staff member may be transferred into regular
staffing as required.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's
Degree in Respiratory or a related field; 4-year program
(Required). Or Associate's Degree with at least 5 years of ICU
experience can be considered for PRN positions.Minimum Work
Experience3 years related clinical experience in a comparable
setting (This may be substituted with prior ECMO training for PRN
positions only). (Required)2 years ICU experience (Required)2 years
Pediatric/neonatal experience (Preferred)Required
Skills/KnowledgeAll Respiratory Care Practitioners must demonstrate
evidence of application of License with the District of Columbia
Regulatory Agency prior to reporting for the first shift of
clinical work through a letter of supervised practice. Successful
completion of hospital orientation at CNMC. Ability to organize,
establish priorities, and communicate effectively, both orally and
in writing. Must be decisive and able to perform under tense,
emotional, and stressful situations. Must have the ability to
problem solve clinical situations including patient conditions and
needs. Able to bend/kneel and climb ladders/stairs. Able to
coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately and clarity of
vision at 20 feet or more. Must demonstrate compassion and a
customer service orientation when dealing with families, patients,
and co-workers. Must have the ability to perform mathematical
calculations and have basic computer skills. Other computer skills
to include entry level Excel and database management preferred.
Must maintain clinical skills and required continuing education
credits for license. Maintain Respiratory and ECMO clinical skills
and required continuing education credits for department and
licensure including but not limited to: BLS, FIT Testing,
Respiratory, ECMO, and other mechanical circulatory devices such as
CRRT skills review, in-services, etc. as needed. Maintain
Respiratory Therapy ICU care proficiencies as needed. Have the
physical ability to perform all ICU treatment modalities for
Respiratory therapy, ECMO, and mechanical circulatory devices as
needed. Have physical ability to move and lift up to 50lbs;
frequently endure long periods of standing and walking.Required
Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Respiratory Therapist
(Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS)
(Required).Functional AccountabilitiesAssessment and Planning
- Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient/family and
anticipate problems with changes in patient status.
- Review patient findings with ECMO physician.
- Contribute to the development of individualized plan of care
with patient and family.
- Review daily parameters with the ECMO physician.
- Notify ECMO physician of abnormal laboratory values and/or
change in clinical status of the patient.
- Able to access ECMO circuit function and troubleshoot as
necessary.Implement Plan of Care
- Proficient in ECMO, ventricular assist devices, and other
mechanical extracorporeal devices skills and operation of equipment
as needed.
- Role model proficiency and completeness of documentation.
- Role model organizational and prioritization skills necessary
to complete assignments within acceptable time frames.
- Assist in ECMO cannulation and decannulation.
- Provide rapid implementation of pump priming and initiation of
ECMO circuitry in accordance with established standard of care as
needed.
- Assist in integration of other extracorporeal support systems
as needed (ventricular assist devices, CRRT, etc.).
- Assist in implementation or implement, prime, and manage other
mechanical extracorporeal devices such as CRRT as needed.
- Maintain ECMO circuit, monitor patient's clinical status
including labs, blood gases and metabolic status while maintaining
clinical parameters.
- Administer blood products using ICU provider parameters with
daily parameter settings.
- Facilitate ECMO equipment review and inventory process as
defined by ECMO Leadership team.
- Support clinical research activities by following established
protocols, collecting data, and assisting auxiliary specialists to
do the same.
- Provide regular in-services and updates to auxiliary
specialists and critical care staff.
- Assist with data collection for ELSO, and VAD database, or
other data collecting projects.
- Provide inter-and intra- ECMO transport as needed.
- Required to work in an assigned ICU as a Respiratory Therapist.
In emergent or urgent situations, the Respiratory Therapist may be
required to work in other ICU's. The area and modalities are
determined by the ECMO leadership team as needed.Plan of Care
Program Improvement
- Work with the ECMO Leadership Team to identify opportunities
for daily improvements in patient care.
- Work on behalf of the team with ECMO physicians providing input
into the development of daily plan of care and assists part-time
specialists to do the same.
- Accountable to establish, implement, communicate and evaluate
the interdisciplinary plan of care with outcomes.
- Participate in annual review of ECMO policy and procedure
manual as needed.
- Participate and maintain a project or projects pertaining to
the interworkings of the ECMO and the VAD program or quality
improvement of patient care approved by ECMO leadership as
needed.
- Assist ECMO leadership team with planning, teaching and
implementing clinical and didactic training of new specialists to
the team as needed.
- Assist ECMO Leadership Team with planning, teaching and
implementing regular competency review per ECMO policy.Leadership
- Role model proficiency in ECMO skills, completeness of
documentation, and organizational and prioritization skills
necessary to complete assignments within acceptable time
frames.
- Support department management decisions and promote a positive
work environment.
- Strive to continuously improve operations through quality
improvement and work to sustain results.
- Ensure accuracy of data, work, and information.
- Participate in performance improvement data collection,
analysis, implementation and ongoing evaluation.
- Take an active role in the orientation of new staff and assist
unit preceptors in orientation of new staff.
- Take initiative to act as resource to others in the
teaching/learning process as needed.Organizational
Commitment/Identification
- Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the
organization.
- Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic
differences.
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.Customer Service
- Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until
needs are met.Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
- Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.Performance
Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative
processes.
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Cost
Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently.
- Search for less costly ways of doing things.Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or
performance.
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for
decision making or documentation.
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