Travel Echo Tech - $3,673 per week in Minneapolis, MN

Job Title: ECMO Specialist Profession: Technologist Specialty: ECMO Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: PM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience License: Active RN license Certifications: Trained in CRRT, Trained in Phase One Cardiac Surgery Recovery, Trained in Targeted Temperature Management Must-Have: Registered Nurse (RN) minimum requirement, either Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited education program. Demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of ECMO therapy, including but not limited to the ECMO circuit and pump, adjustments to pump flow, sweep flow, FiO2, anticoagulation therapy, point of care testing, patient monitoring systems, and related policies and procedure guidelines.

Job Title: ECMO Specialist Profession: Technologist Specialty: ECMO Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: PM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience License: Active RN license Certifications: Trained in CRRT, Trained in Phase One Cardiac Surgery Recovery, Trained in Targeted Temperature Management Must-Have: Registered Nurse (RN) minimum requirement, either Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited education program. Demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of ECMO therapy, including but not limited to the ECMO circuit and pump, adjustments to pump flow, sweep flow, FiO2, anticoagulation therapy, point of care testing, patient monitoring systems, and related policies and procedure guidelines. Description: Assist the physician, RN at the bedside, and/or other clinical staff members with the initiation of ECMO. Manage day-to-day maintenance of ECMO and discontinuation of the ECMO circuit or component changes, priming, blood bank communications, and medication administration. Manage other mechanical support devices such as Impella, IABP, and VADs. Handle up to three circuits at a time; if only one patient, then manage circuit and patient. Demonstrate a culture of safety through a verbal shift-to-shift hand-off, covering all aspects of the patient's care and the state of the ECMO circuit. Provide a detailed assessment per protocol of the circuit to ensure its integrity. Ensure the ECMO circuit is safe and secure during patient handling. Assess blood gas, anticoagulation, and other laboratory values. Evaluate and act on values to maintain optimal functioning of the circuit. Monitor and evaluate the impact of anticoagulation, analgesics, and inotropes on the circuit. Adjust the ECMO pump and oxygenator flow as needed. Respond immediately to any emergent situation related to the functioning of the circuit or cannulas. Complete all required documentation, charting, and monitoring according to established protocols. Assist in data collection, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities related to ECMO. Comply with mandatory ECMO competency-related trainings. Participate in monthly ECMO multidisciplinary conferences or read a journal article with continuing education units.