ECMO Coordinator

Additional Information About the Role

Location : St. Louis Children's Hospital, One Children's Place, St. Louis, MO 63110

• Benefits eligible
• Monday – Friday, Days
• 40 hours per week – flexibility on shift times
• Call rotation for clinical duties

The ECMO Team at St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH) consists of 76 specialists. The Mechanical Assist Department oversees staffing and education related to ECMO pumps. The department includes a Manager, an ECMO Coordinator, an AKRT Coordinator, 8 Advanced ECLS Specialists (AES), and 3 Mechanical Assist Flex Team (MAFT) members. AES serve as charge nurses, education facilitators, respond to emergencies, and assist with procedures and transports alongside perfusionists. MAFT members are ECMO / AKRT trained specialists caring for patients on ECMO and AKRT in ICUs. The rest of the team comprises unit-based specialists from the Heart Center, PICU, and NICU, trained in one or both modalities. SLCH handles about 50-60 ECMO patients annually, is a transplant center, and has received the Platinum Award as an ELSO Center of Excellence. The hospital aims to be a leading ECMO program, utilizing advanced technology, partnering with Washington University physicians engaged in groundbreaking research, and serving as a major Midwest transplant referral center.

Additional Preferred Requirements :

Overview

St. Louis Children's Hospital is committed to improving children's health. As a top-ranked children's hospital, it offers care in over 50 specialties through a dedicated team. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care, along with educational and wellness programs, to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids."

Since 1879, the hospital has served patients from across a 300-mile radius, including all 50 states and over 80 countries. It is consistently ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. Its partnership with Washington University School of Medicine enhances its academic excellence. Since 2005, it has been a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose : Coordinates care for Mechanical Assist Device (MAD) patients, promotes effective resource utilization, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. Manages clinical and investigational procedures related to adult / pediatric patient treatment.

Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Education : Nursing Diploma / Associate's Degree

Experience : 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience : None required

Licenses & Certifications : RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience : 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications : Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards : We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, disability insurance, pension and 403(b) plans, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, and more. For details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com / Benefits

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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