ECMO Specialist - PRN

Dallas Center United Methodist; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking an ECMO specialist to support the development and execution of ECMO treatment plans. You will assess, plan, implement, and educate the care team, communicating with the ECMO physician to interpret and adjust the patient care plan for optimal outcomes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, ECMO training or related education, appropriate licensure (RN in Texas, or RRT/CCP), BLS and ACLS, and a minimum of two years in a critical care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• ECMO training program completion or related education in Extra Corporeal Circulation
• Licenses: Texas RN, or RRT, or CCP perfusion
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of ECMO treatment plans (assessment, planning, implementation, education)
• Communicate with the ECMO physician and healthcare team to interpret and adjust the ECMO care plan

Skills

Critical care experience

ECMO knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Registered Nursing License (Texas)

RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist

CCP – Certified Perfusion License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

• The ECMO specialist participates in the development of a treatment plan, involving assessment, planning, implementation, and education. Communicates with the ECMO physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust and complete treatment specific to the ECMO patient care plan.

Hours Of Work

12

Days Of Week

1

Work Shift

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description

The ECMO specialist participates in the development of a treatment plan, involving assessment, planning, implementation, and education. Communicates with the ECMO physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust and complete treatment specific to the ECMO patient care plan.

Job Purpose

The ECMO specialist participates in the development of a treatment plan, involving assessment, planning, implementation, and education. Communicates with the ECMO physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust and complete treatment specific to the ECMO patient care plan.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Completion of a designated ECMO training program, and/or formal education in Extra Corporeal Circulation.

Licenses And/or Certifications

• Registered Nursing License issued by the State of Texas Board of Nursing
• Or RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist License and Current NBRC – National Board of Respiratory Care
• Or CCP – Certified Perfusion License

And

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience

Skills

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs