ECMO Specialist: Critical Care Life Support

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

UVA Health in Virginia seeks an ECMO Specialist to support cardiopulmonary and circulatory care, selecting, preparing, operating, and maintaining ECMO circuitry and ancillary equipment in collaboration with the attending physician.

The role involves advanced life-support technology in critical care, with required education/licensure and a pay range of $41.37 to $66.19 hourly; on-site duties include physical demands and safety.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or nursing; bachelor’s degree preferred, or perfusion program graduate.
• Licensure requirements for Perfusionist and RN or RT in Virginia; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ECMO circuitry and ancillary equipment.
• Collaborate with attending physician in extracorporeal practices.
• Ensure safety and adherence to ECMO policies and procedures.

Skills

ECMO management

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Graduate of perfusion program / perfusionist

Job description

UVA Health in Virginia seeks an ECMO Specialist to support cardiopulmonary and circulatory care, selecting, preparing, operating, and maintaining ECMO circuitry and ancillary equipment in collaboration with the attending physician.

The role involves advanced life-support technology in critical care, with required education/licensure and a pay range of $41.37 to $66.19 hourly; on-site duties include physical demands and safety.