ECMO Specialist Registered Nurse

Intermountain Health

6d•$44 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) nurse specialist is a highly skilled nurse responsible for Mechanical Circulatory Support. The ECMO Nurse Specialist operates and maintains ECMO machines to provide life-saving support for critically ill patients, ensuring continuous monitoring and assessment of the ECMO circuit, patient status, and related technology to deliver optimal patient care in collaboration with critical care nursing teams. This position requires specialized clinical expertise, leveraging extensive knowledge and advanced skills to provide consultation, education, and research within the ECMO specialty. ECMO Specialist Registered Nurse – Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, UT) Intermountain Medical Center is seeking an experienced and detail‑driven ECMO Specialist RN to support critically ill patients requiring advanced life support. You’ll collaborate with expert clinicians, work with leading technology, and contribute to exceptional, high‑acuity care. Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes: Fashion Place Mall shopping and dining Murray Park’s trails, gardens, and recreation areas Desert Star Playhouse Intermountain Medical Center’s Healing Gardens Local cafés, restaurants, and fitness studios Convenient access to TRAX light rail for easy commuting

Requirements

Current RN license in state of practice
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
BLS Certification for healthcare providers.
Unit specific certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
ELSO ECMO Specialist Certification required within one year of starting in role. Required to complete initial training of 40 hours of didactic and 40 hours of hands-on training. Along with ongoing quarterly education according to ELSO standards.
2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Experience in assigned clinical area.
Leadership and mentoring experience.
Basic computer skill
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

Identify critical values, interpret data, and enter key points into the ELSO registry.
Initiate, maintain, and troubleshoot ECMO circuits, partnering with critical care nursing for patient care.
Set up, operate, and manage ECMO machines during procedures.
Monitor and adjust ECMO circuit settings as per ECMO physician's parameters.
Continuously monitor patients receiving ECMO therapy, adjusting settings as needed.
Assess cardiopulmonary status, recommend administration of blood products, fluids, and medications.
Maintain ECMO equipment and troubleshoot issues effectively.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, consult with ECMO physicians, educate staff, document patient information, and participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.