ECMO Specialist - Critical Care Expert (Nights/Weekend)

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking an ECMO Specialist for the University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis, MN. The role involves providing ECMO and other mechanical circulatory support, ensuring optimal oxygenation and hemodynamic stability, and maintaining ECMO equipment under physician and nursing collaboration.

The position emphasizes expert clinical judgment, readiness for emergent situations, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 years critical care experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• MN RN license and Respiratory Therapist licensure/NBRC RRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical Circulatory and Extracorporeal Life Support to patients of all ages.
• Assemble, monitor, and assess ECMO equipment and circuits.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care.
• Participate in evaluating new equipment and technology.
• Mentor and train new ECMO staff and ECMO-trained nurses.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team and patients' families.

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

BSN or Respiratory Therapy degree

Tools

MN RN License

NBRC RRT certification

Job description

Fairview Health Services is seeking an ECMO Specialist for the University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis, MN. The role involves providing ECMO and other mechanical circulatory support, ensuring optimal oxygenation and hemodynamic stability, and maintaining ECMO equipment under physician and nursing collaboration.

The position emphasizes expert clinical judgment, readiness for emergent situations, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.