ECMO Specialist RN

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an ECMO Specialist to join its critical care team in San Antonio. You will work with a multidisciplinary group to assess, implement, and evaluate extracorporeal therapies for critically ill patients.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of critical care experience, ECMO training or exposure, and must obtain BLS, PALS, ACLS, and ECMO certification within 6 months of hire. Texas RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (PICU, NICU, CICU, EC).
• ECMO training/experience preferred; degree preferred.
• Must obtain BLS, PALS, ACLS, and ECMO certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for extracorporeal therapies as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Critical care experience

ECMO knowledge

Education

Nursing degree preferred

RN licensure in Texas

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.