Position Summary

Phoenix Children’s currently has a new ECMO Coordinator position we are hiring for. This position will work closely with the ECMO manager, in coordinating the ECMO practices, participate in hiring ECMO specialist to the team, providing orientation/training to those new hires. This role will also be responsible for updating any new ECMO techniques/policies and creating the training tools necessary for any of those updates. This position will also be heavily involved in the quality care and will be a primary clinical resource to the department and health care teams. This position works in collaboration with the leadership team by identifying employee skill competencies, evaluating best practices, assisting in performance improvement projects, and staying aware of emerging industry trends and standards. This position will be located at the main campus, M - F, 8 AM - 5 PM. Hours may be flexible depending upon business needs.

This position coordinates, facilitates, reviews, and revises ECMO practices, orientations, protocols, programs and ongoing education in conjunction with departmental leadership. This position provides and promotes clinical excellence in order to provide safe quality care and acts as a clinical resource to the department and health care teams. This position works in collaboration with the leadership team by identifying employee skill competencies, evaluating best practices, assisting in performance improvement projects, and staying aware of emerging industry trends and standards.

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse or Clinical Perfusionist Program. (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field or equivalent experience. (Required)
• Master's degree in healthcare related field. (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of three years of clinical ECLS experience in a neonatal/pediatric program. (Required)
• Minimum of one year as an ECMO Primer or ECMO priming experience. (Preferred)
• Minimum of one year education experience in a healthcare setting. (Preferred)

Certifications

• Current BLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association. (Required)
• Current license as a Registered Nurse, Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, and/or certified Clinical Perfusionist by the State of Arizona (Required)

About Phoenix Children's

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