ECMO Clinician

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Equipment Maintenance- Coordinates with Clinical Engineering department the preventative maintenance and routine equipment checks of all ECMO related equipment. Familiar with entire disposable inventory management process; includes inventory management, ordering, and receiving. Development of processes for equipment maintenance. Knowledge of how equipment functions, educate functions and create process. Coordinate with outside vendors for maintenance and preventative maintenance. Equipment Management Critical Thinking- Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions. Rapidly prioritizes both planned and unplanned events and proactively addresses actual and potential problems. Directing others to solve complex problems. Collaboration- Collaborates with team members in shared decision-making. Proactively seeks the contribution of the interdisciplinary team in team meetings and discussions regarding patient care and/or practice issues. Coaches others to respect the contribution of the entire team. Assists others to work collaboratively valuing the contributions of the various disciplines in patient/practice issues. Is an active member on point-of-care or divisional councils, committees, task forces or projects by contributing to decision making. Works to build consensus. Explains complex and sensitive processes/information. Operations- Designs and assembles ECMO circuits and prepares the circuit for patient use. Operates, maintains, calibrates and performs quality control testing on all point of care laboratory equipment as per Cincinnati Children's Clinical Laboratory's protocols and CLIA requirements. Provide support for other extracorporeal technologies within the scope of licensure and as needed such as VAD and CRRT. Initiation with the provider/surgeon; implementation and management with surgeon/provider. Providers place access for ECMO and the ECMO staff initiates and manages ECMO support, as well as additional extracorporeal therapies, as guided by clinical functions based on protocols. Process Improvement- Uses clinical inquiry and performance review to improve. Questions appropriateness of policies and guidelines and procedures; questions current practice; seeks advice, resources, or information to improve processes; begins to compare and contrast possible alternatives. Assists with development of competence in peers; formally, by precepting new ECMO specialists, and informally, by sharing knowledge at the point-of-care. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice. Coaches and mentors others. Facilitates learning for members of the healthcare team. Precepting and provides all of continuing education. Development and Maintenance of competence in peers by precepting and facilitating ongoing education requirements. Not just question but develop and implement. Questions appropriateness. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Independence, Direction and Accountability. Function as perfusionist in RN/RT scope. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in related field Requires RN/RRT clinical license, certification and training OR advanced training in circulation technology from a CAAHEP accredited program AND Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion OR eligible and actively pursuing with attainment in the first year of employment 2 years of work experience in a related job Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation discipline Primary Location Burnet Campus Schedule Full time Shift Rotating (United States of America) Department ECMO Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $44.00 - $56.10 About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.  Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)  We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Completion of Application You will be asked to fully complete each page of the application to the best of your knowledge. Failure to complete all parts of the application will result in a delay in processing and/or rejection of the application. Need Assistance or Accommodation? Assistance with Application: For assistance or technical support, visit our FAQ page or email applicationassitance@cchmc.org. Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org.

Salary : $44 - $56