Apply for Job Job ID90386 LocationAurora, Colorado Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Add to Favorite Jobs Why Work at Children's.... Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different. Job Overview The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Specialist is new to the ECMO specialty. The ECMO Specialist provides extracorporeal life support services to patients who require mechanical support for respiratory, cardiac and/or circulatory failure while also training and orienting to more complex aspects of patient care within the ECMO department. The ECMO Specialist also provides direct patient nursing care by floating into one or more of the following areas: Acute Care, Critical Care. Builds and maintains relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers. The ECMO Program at Children's Colorado is comprised of a dedicated team of nearly 30 nurses and respiratory therapists called ECMO specialists. These specialists are trained by industry experts to monitor the ECMO circuit, one-on-one, at a patient's bedside. We treat approximately 20-40 kids per year in need of ECMO services.In addition to the ECMO specialists, Children's Colorado has an advanced clinical team specially trained in ECMO support. This team consists of dedicated ICU doctors, surgeons, nurses and perfusionists who oversee the program. This oversight includes specialized clinical and technical training, continued program development, investigation of new technology, and research to provide the best possible care for kids in need of heart and lung recovery. Additional Information This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater. Department Name: ECMO Job Status: full time, 36 hours per week, eligible for benefits Shift: three, 12-hour shifts per week, NIGHTS Come Write Your Story With Us Qualifications Education:Bachelor's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in respiratory care/AS in Respiratory Care with a Bachelor's in an associated Health related field. Experience:Three (3) years of critical care experience, at least two (2) of those years in pediatric critical care. Equivalency:Associate degree in respiratory therapy or respiratory Care plus two (2) years of clinical experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Licensure:Current egistered Nurse (RN) or current Respiratory Therapist in the State of Colorado. Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Adult Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and/or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC). NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program for Respiratory Therapists Member of a professional organization related to unit/department within 6 months of hire. Examples: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) National Board of Respiratory Care... For full info follow application link. 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