ECMO Specialist

Methodist Health System • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The ECMO Specialist participates in developing a treatment plan 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 hospital is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and offers services including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Level III Trauma Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Completion of a designated ECMO training program and/or formal education in Extra Corporeal Circulation.
• A Registered Nursing License issued by the State of Texas Board of Nursing, or an RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist License and current NBRC certification, or a CCP-Certified Perfusion License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association.
• At least 2 years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level