Extracorporeal Life Support Lead

Summary

Leads team members of the extracorporeal life support (ECLS) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) team by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, primes and inspects ECLS and ECMO systems.
• Initiates and troubleshoots ECLS and ECMO systems.
• Mentors, monitors and coaches ECMO and ECLS team members.
• Performs the underlying services as needed.
• Affords assistance in coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision-making/problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related health sciences.
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) or State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), as appropriate to training.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year relevant extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

Qualifications

• BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Pay

$44.33 - $66.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.