ECMO Specialist - UMMC East Bank - 0.6 Night

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking an ECMO Specialist for the University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis, MN. The role requires expert-level clinical judgment and technical skills in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s in Nursing or equivalent Respiratory Therapy qualification, along with 3 years of critical care experience. Essential certifications include BLS and relevant state licensing. The position offers generous benefits and requires 0.6 FTE with several weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 3 years of critical care experience.
• Must hold BLS certification.
• MN RN License or Respiratory Therapist License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical Circulatory and Extracorporeal Life Support to patients.
• Assemble, monitor, and assess all extracorporeal life support equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare team in patient care.

Skills

Technical skills

Expert-level clinical judgment

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) or Graduate from approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is hiring an ECMO Specialist to join our team at the University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank located in Minneapolis, MN.

The ECMO Specialist is responsible for all aspects of ECMO and mechanical circulatory support, including assembling, priming, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting ECMO equipment and circuits throughout the duration of patient support. Working in close partnership with bedside nurses and internally credentialed ECMO providers, the ECMO Specialist ensures optimal oxygenation, perfusion, acid‑base balance, and hemodynamic stability in accordance with ordered parameters.

This role requires expert‑level clinical judgment, strong technical skills, and the ability to anticipate and manage emergent situations while adhering to established policies and procedures. The ECMO Specialist also supports quality improvement initiatives by collecting and reviewing internal and external data to benchmark performance and promote best practices.

Schedule

0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). Every third weekend required, 12‑hour nights, 2 call shifts per 6‑week schedule.

• Shift differential incentives:
  • $4.00/hr for nights
  • $2.00/hr for weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical Circulatory and Extracorporeal Life Support to patients of all ages.
• Practice at the level of an expert practitioner in nursing or respiratory care.
• Assemble, monitor, and conduct assessment of all extracorporeal life support equipment, circuitry, and adjunct therapies used (e.g., ultrafiltration, continuous A‑V hemodialysis, etc.).
• Participate in the evaluation of new equipment and implementation of new technology.
• Mentor and participate in the training of new ECMO Specialists and ECMO‑trained nurses.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team in the delivery of patient care.
• Communicate effectively with all health care team members.
• Provide excellent customer service by listening and understanding customer needs.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Nurse Track: Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) OR
• Respiratory Therapist Track: Graduate from a CoARC or JCRTE approved program in Respiratory Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience

• 3 years of critical care experience.

License / Certification / Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Nurse Track: Minnesota RN License OR
• Respiratory Therapist Track: Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• 5 years of critical care experience.

License / Certification / Registration

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time)

• University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire.
• University of Minnesota Medical Center: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more. For additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.