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ECMO Respiratory Specialist Per Diem

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT • 7h ago

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

The ECLS Specialist provides extracorporeal life support to adult patients who are in cardiac or respiratory failure despite maximum medical therapy. The ECLS Specialist, under the supervision of the Chief Perfusionist (and ECMO physicians) is responsible for all aspects of monitoring and troubleshooting the ECMO circuit and related equipment during the treatment period. The ECLS Specialist is also responsible for collaborating with bedside RNs, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the health care team to coordinate care for these very complex patients.

What you will do

Operate and manage ECMO circuits and their components during ECMO procedures

Monitor the functional integrity of all ECMO circuit components

Troubleshoot the ECMO circuit and assist with repairs/replacement of ECMO circuit components under normal and emergency conditions

Continually assess vital signs, hemodynamics, arterial blood gases (ABG), SvO2, and other factors related to systemic oxygen supply/demand, and adjust accordingly

Continually evaluate ECMO circuit function to optimize oxygen delivery, CO2 removal, and obtain optimal hemodynamic stability

Operate point-of-care laboratory equipment to evaluate changes in ABGs and electrolytes

Collaborate with the bedside RN and medical team to correct abnormal laboratory values

Effectively manage planned and emergent disruptions of ECMO, such as circuit repairs and trials of ECMO (with perfusion back-up as needed)

Assist team members with initiation of ECMO support, discontinuation of ECMO support, and other procedures while on ECMO (including intra-facility transport)

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in respiratory therapy, Bachelor's preferred

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in respiratory care and one (1) year in critical care

NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required. Licensed as a Respiratory Care provider by the State of Connecticut. Current BLS and NRP (or obtained within 90 days of hire date). ACLS preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits

Per diem

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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