"ELS Specialist"

Job Summary

Aseptically set up, prime, initiate, manage and discontinue ECLS systems on all patient populations, ages, complex diagnoses while in a full range of patient care settings including surgical, cardiovascular, pediatric cardiothoracic and neonatal intensive care units, adult and pediatric cardiac cath labs, adult and pediatric operating room settings. Participate in ground/air external ECLS transports.

ECLS charge responsibilities, monitoring/triaging ECLS referrals, coordinating and monitoring daily ECLS operations, ECLS reference to nursing and medical leads within the clinical settings.

Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular positions shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, or perfusion, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of the U of M ECMO Specialist Training Course.
• Obtain bedside competency within 12 weeks post-course.
• BLS certification.
• Must have current Michigan Respiratory Therapist license.
• At least 2 years of current ICU experience.
• Certificate or registration in nursing, respiratory therapy or a related field is necessary.
• Reasonable knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and surgery pertaining to ECMO.
• Self-motivation, independence and initiative are required qualities along with a willingness and interest in learning new procedures and applications of ECLS support.
• To accept above stated duties and also take on charge responsibilities upon completion of orientation.

NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• ECMO Specialist experience desired.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in coordinating daily departmental clinical operations.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.