ECMO Educator
80979BR
Patient Services-Respiratory Therapy
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Allied Health and Technical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The ECMO Educator is responsible for developing, maintaining, and evaluating training and education activities for mechanical circulatory support programs. This role provides direct clinical care to patients of all ages requiring mechanical circulatory support in critical care settings. The ECMO Educator also plays a key role in evaluating devices, establishing protocols in collaboration with ECMO Leadership, and monitoring program outcomes and trends through data management and benchmarking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates training and educational activities for mechanical circulatory support programs.
- Monitors and operates mechanical circulatory devices in accordance with established standards of care.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients requiring mechanical circulatory support across all age groups.
- Evaluates new and existing mechanical circulatory support devices and techniques; collaborates with ECMO Leadership to establish protocols.
- Tracks and analyzes program outcomes through maintenance of internal and ELSO databases, monitoring of complications, and benchmarking activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Perfusion Technology required
- Master’s Degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of neonatal/pediatric acute care experience, including 3–5 years of ECMO experience required
- 10 years of neonatal/pediatric acute care experience preferred
Licensure/Certification:
- Current Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist or Perfusionist required
- RRT-NPS certification required
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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