ECMO Specialist

Methodist Health System • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The ECMO Specialist participates in developing treatment plans through assessment, planning, implementation, and education. The specialist communicates with the ECMO physician and other healthcare team members to interpret, adjust, and complete treatment specific to the ECMO patient care plan.

The position is at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, a 443-bed, full-service acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding communities in Dallas and Collin counties. The center is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and provides a range of additional services, including behavioral health and addiction recovery, inpatient rehabilitation, and long-term acute care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Completion of a designated ECMO training program and/or formal education in Extra Corporeal Circulation.
• One of the following: Registered Nursing License issued by the State of Texas Board of Nursing; RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) license and current NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care) credential; or CCP (Certified Perfusion) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of treatment plans, including assessment, planning, implementation, and education.
• Communicate with the ECMO physician and other healthcare team members to interpret, adjust, and complete treatment specific to the ECMO patient care plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time