ECMO Specialist: Critical Care RN/RT

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Fitness resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking an ECMO Specialist (RN/RT) for PRN shifts. The role involves providing comprehensive ECMO patient care, including cannulation support, patient assessment, and collaboration with the care team to address complex clinical problems.

The position requires nursing or respiratory therapy credentials, DC licensure, and BLS. Prior ECMO experience is preferred; candidates should demonstrate strong communication, adaptability, and data

Qualifications

• RN or RT with DC licensure; BLS required
• 2 years related ICU experience; pediatric/neonatal preferred
• Successful hospital orientation; ECMO course within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Assist cannulation and decannulation in ECMO procedures
• Monitor ECMO circuit function and patient parameters
• Maintain documentation and data collection for ECMO program
• Provide patient assessments and assist in care planning
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and education of staff

Skills

Effective communication

Decisive under stress

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Mathematical calculations

Excel (basic)

Database management (basic)

Education

ASN (Required)

BSN (Preferred)

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory or related field

4-year program (Required) or Associate’s with ICU experience

Tools

Excel

Database management

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking an ECMO Specialist (RN/RT) for PRN shifts. The role involves providing comprehensive ECMO patient care, including cannulation support, patient assessment, and collaboration with the care team to address complex clinical problems.

The position requires nursing or respiratory therapy credentials, DC licensure, and BLS. Prior ECMO experience is preferred; candidates should demonstrate strong communication, adaptability, and data