ECMO Specialist: Critical Care Life-Support Expert

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas healthcare institution is seeking an ECMO Specialist responsible for providing patient care and ensuring the ECMO procedure is followed correctly. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, alongside essential critical care experience. The role involves monitoring patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining ECMO circuits. Preferred certifications include ACLS and ACCS. This position is full-time with standard shifts in Galveston, Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from a CoARC accredited School for Respiratory Therapy with related critical care experience or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification is required.
• Experience with ECMO procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECMO circuit and patient status continuously.
• Consult with ECMO manager and physician during care.
• Infuse blood products and medications as per ECMO protocol.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team and patients.

Skills

Critical care experience

Technical skills

Patient assessment

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing

Bachelor degree from a CoARC accredited School for Respiratory Therapy

Tools

ECMO technology

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

A Texas healthcare institution is seeking an ECMO Specialist responsible for providing patient care and ensuring the ECMO procedure is followed correctly. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, alongside essential critical care experience. The role involves monitoring patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining ECMO circuits. Preferred certifications include ACLS and ACCS. This position is full-time with standard shifts in Galveston, Texas.