ECMO Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Minnesota seeks an ECMO Specialist (RN or RT) to operate and monitor extracorporeal life support for critically ill patients. You will work under physician guidance to optimize circuits, respond to changing conditions, and ensure patient safety.

This role requires RN or RT licensure, strong CP care knowledge, and solid documentation habits. You will collaborate with ICU staff and follow ECMO policies to deliver high-quality cardiopulmonary support.

Qualifications

• RN or RT licensure required.
• Strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary care and extracorporeal life support.
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain patient safety in critical situations.
• Effective communication and teamwork with ICU providers.
• Detail-oriented documentation and adherence to clinical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate and continuously monitor ECMO circuits.
• Adjust ECMO settings under physician direction.
• Assess patients closely for complications and respond promptly to changes.
• Troubleshoot ECMO equipment to maintain safe, effective therapy.
• Document therapies and relevant clinical data accurately.
• Collaborate with the ICU team to deliver safe, high-quality cardiopulmonary support.
• Follow established ECMO policies and procedures.

Skills

RN or RT licensure

ECMO monitoring

Critical care knowledge

Troubleshooting ECMO

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

ECMO Specialist (RN or RT) provides advanced extracorporeal life support for critically ill patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and continuously monitor ECMO circuits.
• Adjust ECMO settings under physician direction.
• Assess patients closely for complications and respond promptly to changes.
• Troubleshoot ECMO equipment to maintain safe, effective therapy.
• Document therapies and relevant clinical data accurately.
• Collaborate with the ICU team to deliver safe, high-quality cardiopulmonary support.
• Follow established ECMO policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) licensure.
• Strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary care and extracorporeal life support.
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain patient safety in critical situations.
• Effective communication and teamwork with ICU providers.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills and adherence to clinical protocols.