Critical Care RN / RT - ECMO

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced ECMO Specialist to develop and execute ECMO treatment plans, assess patient needs, plan interventions, and educate patients and staff on ECMO care.

The role requires collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team to interpret data and adjust protocols, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered ECMO services in a demanding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of ECMO training or formal education in Extracorporeal Circulation.
• Licenses: Registered Nursing License, Respiratory Therapist License with NBRC certification, or Certified Perfusion License.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing individualized ECMO treatment strategies.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team to interpret patient data and modify care plans accordingly.
• Educate patients and staff on ECMO procedures and care protocols.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ECMO training

Job description

Role Overview

The ECMO specialist is responsible for developing and executing treatment plans involving assessment, planning, implementation, and patient education. They collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to interpret and adjust ECMO patient care protocols.

Role Overview

The ECMO specialist is responsible for developing and executing treatment plans involving assessment, planning, implementation, and patient education. They collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to interpret and adjust ECMO patient care protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing individualized ECMO treatment strategies.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team to interpret patient data and modify care plans accordingly.
• Educate patients and staff on ECMO procedures and care protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of ECMO training or formal education in Extracorporeal Circulation.
• Licenses: Registered Nursing License, Respiratory Therapist License with NBRC certification, or Certified Perfusion License.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.

Key Attributes

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical data and adjust treatment plans accordingly.