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Work Shift:

Night Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC013165 ECMO

Summary:

The ECMO Coordinator is a specialized clinical role responsible for the comprehensive coordination and management of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, effective, and evidence-based care of patients receiving ECMO support. The ECMO Coordinator serves as a key resource, educator, and consultant for all members of the multidisciplinary ECMO team. This includes patient assessments, treatment plan development, equipment management, staff education, protocol maintenance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or related healthcare field

Recommended Education:

Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 3 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) - American Heart Association, Or - , Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Recommended Certifications:

ECMO Specialist - Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)

Description

1. **Patient Care Coordination:**

+ Coordinates all aspects of ECMO care from patient selection to decannulation, working closely with attending physicians, surgeons, perfusionists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other members of the care team.

+ Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring hemodynamic and respiratory parameters, and identifying potential complications.

+ Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in developing and implementing individualized ECMO treatment plans.

+ Ensures timely documentation of ECMO-related procedures, monitoring data, and patient outcomes.

+ Facilitates seamless transitions of care during handoffs and transfers.

2. **ECMO Program Management:**

+ Develops, implements, and maintains ECMO-related policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with best practices and national guidelines.

+ Ensures adherence to hospital and regulatory standards related to ECMO care.

+ Oversees the maintenance, functionality, and availability of ECMO equipment and supplies.

+ Manages the ECMO database, tracking patient outcomes, complications, and program performance.

+ Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives for the ECMO program.

3. **Education and Training:**

+ Develops and delivers comprehensive education and training programs for all members of the multidisciplinary ECMO team.

+ Provides ongoing support and mentorship to staff regarding ECMO management.

+ Ensures staff competency in ECMO operation, troubleshooting, and patient care.

+ Maintains a current knowledge base of ECMO technology, techniques, and best practices through continuing education and professional development.

4. **Communication and Collaboration:**

+ Serves as a central point of contact for all ECMO-related inquiries.

+ Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among team members.

+ Presents ECMO-related data and updates to relevant committees and stakeholders.

+ Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences.

+ Represents the ECMO program within the hospital and at external conferences.

5. **Research and Development:**

+ Contributes to and supports ECMO-related research initiatives.

+ Stays abreast of current research and emerging trends in ECMO therapy.

+ Works with the team to implement new and innovative approaches to ECMO care.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

_“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”_ Michael – Business Operations Manager

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•We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

•Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

•When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.