ECMO Specialist

10 Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking an ECMO/perfusion specialist to support cardiothoracic procedures and postoperative care. You will prepare and prime ECMO equipment, monitor patient physiology, and provide autotransfusion services under supervision as part of a collaborative health care team.

The role requires active Texas RN or RRT licensure, current CPR/ACLS/PALS, and ongoing licensure CEUs.

Qualifications

• Active RN or RRT licensure in Texas.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• CEUs maintenance for licensure.
• ECMO specialist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and primes ECMO machine for procedures.
• Monitors patient physiology during ECMO support.
• Provides autotransfusion services during cardiac procedures and for other hospital areas.
• Communicates patient changes clearly to ICU team and perfusion department.
• Completes data entry for ELSO registry and ECMO staffing schedules as assigned.

Skills

ECMO Expertise

Patient Monitoring

Team Communication

Education

Texas RN License

Texas RRT License

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

General Purpose of Job:

Performs ECMO and auto transfusion practices as it relates to patient specific support and treatment plans under the direct supervision of operating surgeon, anesthesiologist, ICU attending, or perfusionist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.


• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.


• Prepares the cardiopulmonary bypass machine for open heart surgery.


• Prepares and primes the ECMO machine.


• Chooses correct size of cardiopulmonary and ECMO circuit for each patient.


• Chooses patient dependent cannula sizes for each procedure.


• Monitors and maintains normal patient physiology during ECMO.


• Communicates clearly and efficiently any patient changes to ICU attending, bedside nurse, respiratory therapist and perfusion department.


• Provides autotransfusion services during and after cardiac procedure and to other parts of the hospital that may need autotransfusion services.


• Provides and/or directs the provision of blood gas analysis, activated clotting times, heparin assay analysis, hemoconcentration, and mechanical circulatory support.


• Participates in quality control and research opportunities as assigned by Director of Perfusion.


• Pursue educational and leadership opportunities to enhance professional growth and clinical expertise.


• Facilitate communication between all members of the health care team.


• Completes data entry for ELSO registry in a timely manner.


• Assists with ECMO education.


• Completes ECMO staffing schedule.


• Other duties as assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

• Active RN or RRT licensure in the state of Texas.


• Must maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS (American Heart Assoc.).


• Current Nursing license through the Texas Board of Nursing or current Respiratory Therapy license through the Texas Medical Board.


• Maintains CEUs for licensure.


• Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS (American Heart Assoc.) 3-5 years ECMO specialist experience preferred.


• Preferred research background, but not necessary.

Education and/or Experience:

• Current Nursing license through the Texas Board of Nursing or current Respiratory Therapy license through the Texas Medical Board.


• Maintains CEUs for licensure.


• Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS (American Heart Assoc.) 3-5 years ECMO specialist experience preferred.


• Preferred research background, but not necessary.

About Driscoll Children’s Hospital:

Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success.

Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies.

Core Values:

• Compassion


• Advocacy


• Respect


• Excellence


• Stewardship

Join Driscoll Health System:

We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.