Critical Care RN / RT - ECMO

Methodist Health System; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center seeks an ECMO Specialist to participate in the development and execution of ECMO treatment plans, including assessment, planning, implementation and patient education.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the ECMO physician and the healthcare team to interpret, adjust and complete the ECMO care plan, bringing strong critical care experience and relevant licenses/certifications to a high-acuity center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of designated ECMO training program or formal education in Extra Corporeal Circulation.
• 2+ years of critical care experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice (RN in TX) or RRT/CCP certification with NBRC/ACLS/BLS.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of ECMO treatment plans including assessment, planning, implementation and education.
• Communicates with ECMO physician and health-care team to interpret and adjust patient care plan.

Skills

ECMO

Critical care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ECMO training program

RN license (TX) / RRT / CCP

Tools

ACLS/BLS certification

Job description

Hours of Work: 12

Days Of Week : 1

Work Shift :Job Description :Job PurposeThe ECMO specialist participates in the development of a treatment plan, involving assessment, planning, implementation, and education. Communicates with the ECMO physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust and complete treatment specific to the ECMO patient care plan.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degreeCompletion of a designated ECMO training program, and/or formal education in Extra Corporeal Circulation.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Registered Nursing License issued by the State of Texas Board of NursingOr RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist License and
• Current NBRC – National Board of Respiratory Care
• Or CCP – Certified Perfusion LicenseAndBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association

Work Experience

Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience

Employer Information

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service,

we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

Magnet-designated hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by

Becker’s Hospital Review

, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLiver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs