ECMO Specialist - PRN (Days/Nights)

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to join their dedicated team. This role involves ensuring optimal patient care through continuous monitoring of ECMO technology and patient status. You'll collaborate closely with healthcare providers to implement individualized care plans and engage in research efforts to enhance ECMO practices. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess critical care expertise, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment that values growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of critical care experience required.
• Must have current RN license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECMO circuit and patient status continuously.
• Assess cardiovascular status through test results and physical findings.
• Collaborate with ECMO team for therapeutic care.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Clinical Resource Management

ECMO Circuit Monitoring

Patient Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Specialty

Tools

ECMO Technology

Job description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn, and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

Primary Purpose

The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Specialist (ES) ensures appropriate patient care through continuous monitoring of the ECMO circuit, related technology, and patient status. The ES assesses patient and circuit status, identifies and corrects problems, and initiates interventions per protocol. They consult with the ECMO physician when needed and work closely with the healthcare team to provide patient-centered care in accordance with the care plan.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related specialty.

Experience

• At least 3 years of critical care experience; preference for over 6 years.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license, OR
• Licensed Perfusionist, OR
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification from AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Current ALS or ACLS certification from AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Ability to serve as a clinical resource for staff.
• Expertise in their field of study.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assess data collaboratively to provide therapeutic care.
• Monitor and adjust ECMO circuit settings to maintain parameters.
• Infuse blood products, fluids, and medications per protocol.
• Assess cardiovascular status via test results and physical exam.
• Perform patient assessments to anticipate and prevent problems.
• Verify and implement physician orders, monitor drug interactions.
• Manage fluids and maintain accurate intake/output records.
• Use ACT values to assess clotting and adjust heparin infusion accordingly.
• Evaluate chest x-rays for tube placement and lung status, support cannula patency.
• Support research through data collection and documentation.
• Identify issues, develop plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Commit to quality and excellence, solving problems through critical evaluation and continuous improvement.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination and is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.