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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

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for providing clinical expertise and support for the safe and ethical provision of ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) services. The role serves in conjunction with the ECMO Clinical Nurse Educator (ENC) as the primary ECMO Care (EC) liaison for clinical and educational activities within the ECMO department. This includes intensive care units, units that initiate ECMO but do not house ECMO patients (Adult ED, Mott ED, CICU, CVC and Mott Cath lab), and other areas as directed by the ECMO Clinical Nursing Director and ECMO Nursing Supervisor. The ECMO Respiratory Clinical Specialist is selected for specific these responsibilities based upon their expertise and knowledge in ECMO therapy. This position does not involve direct operational or supervisory responsibilities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential

• Position is a combination clinical and educational role. 0.6 FTE will be dedicated to provided clinical ECMO care. 0.3 FTE will be dedicated to meeting ECMO education needs and demands. Surges in ECMO activity may necessitate 100% clinical role during the duration of a surge in ECMO volumes.
• Attends and participates in ECMO conferences.
• Meets with the nurse supervisor and the ECMO Clinical Nursing Director regularly.
• Understands and applies continuous quality improvement practices and lean operating principles. Oversees the quality of care and safety of patients related to ECMO services provided by the department at the unit level and addresses opportunities for improvement with unit management.
• In collaboration with the ENC, participates in providing annual competencies for the ECMO staff.
• Assists the ECMO simulation team with bi-annual high fidelity ECMO sims.
• Instructs personnel on all new ECMO devices and administrative policies in collaboration with the ENC.
• Works with the ENC to organize and provide the orientation of new employees within the ECMO department.
• Acts as a resource and advisor to the ECMO Clinical Nursing Director and ECMO Nursing Supervisor.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of new and existing ECMO clinical projects as assigned by the ECMO Clinical Nursing Director.
• Along with ECMO ENC, responsible for evaluating, updating, developing, and implementing new ECMO policies, procedures, orientation and onboarding process.
• Acts as department liaison on committees to promote institutional priorities such as ECMO-related safety protocols, Unit Quality Committees, etc.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for all ECMO services offered by the department.
• Participates in and coordinates multidisciplinary SIMs physicians, bedside nurses, and other ECMO stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the ENC, coordinates the educational needs of bedside nurses across five clinical units.
• Participates in nursing and emergency simulations for new ECMO bedside nurses.
• Supports and participates in ECMO-related research projects.
• Attends scheduled management, care unit-specific, and general staff meetings.
• Adheres to all Department and Hospital policies.
• Completes continuing education units or professional development credits annually, including department and Michigan Medicine/UMHS mandatory competencies related to ECMO within required timeframes or as specified by the department's continuing education program.
• Contributes to a positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships with colleagues, continually learning, creating impactful experiences, and working with a sense of ownership for outcomes. Continuously interacts with respect, dignity, and in a manner where individuals feel their perspectives are welcomed. Consistently exhibits active listening skills, values feedback, and a commitment to learning from the perspectives of others.

Patient and Family Centered Care

• Maintains a patient-centric care perspective, including:
• Actively engaging and building rapport and trust with the patient and family, as applicable
• Exhibiting respect and dignity
• Sharing information in a timely and unbiased manner, and
• Creating a welcoming environment that encourages open participation by patients and family members to achieve shared decision-making.
• Collaborates with other members of the team, including the patient and family, to achieve the ideal patient care experience.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES:

• Practices within the scope of license, certification, or registration.
• Complies with all applicable continuing education requirements.
• Complies with all University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine/UMHS and departmental policies, procedures, standards, and expectations.
• Supports the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving among ECMO staff and all other ECMO customers and stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Coordinates annual bedside nurse checkoffs across five clinical units.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM: ECMO Clinical Nursing Director and ECMO Nursing Supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current licensure as a respiratory therapist by Michigan Department of Community Health, Board of Respiratory Care.
• Licensure and credentials must be always maintained by the employee during employment.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to be certified within 60 days of date of hire.
• Expert knowledge of all basic and advanced respiratory care techniques, particularly related to ECMO and cardio-pulmonary disease.
• Ability to promote standard care procedures and remain current with ECMO equipment and procedures.
• Proficiency in information technology skills (including Microsoft Office software, e-mail, and calendar); proven record of effectively learning and utilizing computer systems and technology.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• At least 3 years of current clinical ECMO experience as an ECMO specialist at a high-volume ELSO member ECMO center.

• Master's degree in respiratory therapy, science, education, or other related field.
• Credentialed as an Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) registered therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). (UH/CVC RC).
• ECMO Specialist Certification from AMSECT or ELSO.
• Certified as an AHA BLS Instructor; ACLS, PALS, or as an Asthma or COPD educator.
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Michigan Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC).

• 3 12-hour shifts per week. 2 shifts dedicated to ECMO clinical care and 1 shift dedicated to ECMO education needs and demands.
• Potential to work 100% ECMO clinical care during periods of high ECMO demand and or staffing challenges.
• Nights or Days

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.

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.