About this unit:

The MCS/ECMO department (Mechanical Circulatory Support) is a small department, comprised of approximately 30 RN & RT staff.  Our staff comes with a variety of experience from the neonatal, pediatric and (adult) cardiothoracic intensive care units.  Team members are responsible for maintaining heart and lung support devices on the most critically ill patients.  We support pre- and post-transplant (both heart & lung) patients, as well as post-cardiac arrest, pulmonary illness (COVID, influenza, RSV) and congenital heart defect patients.

We currently have 27 full- and part-time staff in our department.  When bringing new staff onto the team, we typically hold week-long classroom sessions which include introductions to ECMO equipment, physiology of ECMO and hands-on “water drills” to improve confidence and  competency with the devices.

Scope of Work

Applies scientific knowledge / specialized training to practical clinical problems related to all mechanical circulatory support devices. Provides continuous monitoring and troubleshooting with continuous bedside presence. Performs a wide range of duties to maintain equipment and provide uninterrupted support to the patient. Provides the aforementioned service to the adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas.

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Qualifications

Required Associate's Degree health care or related fieldPreferred Bachelor's Degree2 years of relevant experience working in neonatal, pediatric or adult critical care Required6 months of relevant experience previous experience in mechanical support devices Preferredcompletion of extracorporeal mechanical oxgenation (ECMO) training program. Training will be provided. RequiredCRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required OrLIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire requiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

Preferred qualifications:

CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferredCRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Mechanical Circulatory Support - Meijer Heart Center

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7:00 pm- 7:30 am

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

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