Position Summary

Phoenix Children’s is looking for ECMO Specialists! This Platinum ELSO Center of Excellences supports up to 6 ECLS patients at a time. We have a diverse patient population and support both cardiac and respiratory patients on VV and/or VA ECMO. ECMO patients are cared for in the Neonatal, Cardiovascular, or Pediatric Intensive Care Units.
We are looking for qualified ECMO Specialists who have already completed a formal ECMO training course and have at least one year of experience as an ECMO Specialist. This is a PRN position for 12-hour night shifts and could be an RN or RRT.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ECMO therapy, critical care, and a passion for patient-centered care.

This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives.

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program. (Required)

Experience

• Post graduation experience in a hospital environment. (Preferred)

Certifications

• 1. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. (Required)
• 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). (Required)
• 3. Current State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license. (Required)
• 4. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership. (Preferred)
• 5. Current PALS certification. (Preferred)

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