ECMO Specialist RN

University Health; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an ECMO Specialist to join the ICU team and coordinate extracorporeal therapy care for critically ill patients. The role involves ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of ECMO-related treatments in a multidisciplinary setting.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in critical care, ECMO training, and must obtain BLS, PALS, ACLS, and ECMO certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years critical care experience (PICU, NICU, CICU, EC).
• Completion of university health system or other ELSO-based ECMO training program preferred.
• Must obtain BLS, PALS, ACLS, and ECMO certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate ECMO patient care.
• Provides direct ECMO care and collaborates with the ECMO/ICU team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical care experience

ECMO training

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

The ECMO Specialist participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive patient care services centered on extracorporeal therapies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Completion of University Health System or other ELSO-based ECMO training program preferred. Minimum 1 year of ECMO experience preferred. Degree preferred. Must have a minimum 2 years critical care experience (PICU, NICU, CICU, EC). Must obtain BLS, PALS, ACLS, and ECMO certification within 6 months of hire.

LICENSURE

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas is mandatory.