Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Set up, operate and coordinate extracorporeal life support systems to provide cardiac and/or pulmonary support for patients requiring cardiopulmonary by pass.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
?Set up and operate extracorporeal life support equipment to monitor and control blood
flow, blood volume, temperature and coagulation.
?Maintain infusion of drugs, fluids and blood products into circuit, following protocol.
?Maintain, operate and test patient care equipment.
?Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and techniques.
?Instruct Allied Health and Nursing staff in the operation of equipment, performance of tests
and specialized techniques.
?Transport patients on life support systems.
?Respond to emergency situations.
?Assist in the set up and priming of extracorporeal life support circuitry, replacement of
components and cannulation, decannulation and post system clean up.
?Coordinate and provide orientation for new staff.
?May coordinate staff assignments.
?May assist in organizing and conducting the Life Support (ECMO) Specialist Training
Course.
?May assist in research protocol and data collections and provide in service training for
staff on study protocols and requirements.
?May ensure the preparation and maintenance of record keeping functions.
?Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in
certain areas.
? Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from a Nurse Manager or other designated official.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
?This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

• 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.

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

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Nights
3 12-hour shifts per week

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.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.