ECMO Specialist RT

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an ECMO Specialist to join the multidisciplinary team in delivering extracorporeal therapies. You will participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care with a focus on quality outcomes and safety.

The role requires at least 2 years of critical care experience, completion of an ECMO training program (ELSO-based preferred), and current BLS, PALS, ACLS certifications, with additional University Hospital System ECMO certifications within 6 months

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years critical care experience (PICU, NICU, CICU, EC).
• Must obtain BLS, PALS, ACLS and University Hospital System ECMO certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive patient care services centered on extracorporeal therapies.

Skills

ECMO experience

Critical care experience

Education

ECMO training program (ELSO-based)

Degree preferred

Job description

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Completion of University Healthor another ELSO-based ECMO training program is 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 University Hospital System ECMO certifications within 6 months of hire.

LICENSURE

The current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license with the Texas State Board of Health is required.