Registered Nurse ECMO Specialist Clinical Expanded Role
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. Join a highly specialized critical care leadership team at one of Utah’s premier medical centers. This role is ideal for nurses seeking advanced practice, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to impact life‑saving care.
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 skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
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.
Benefits
- Advanced clinical leadership role supporting ECMO services and critically ill patients
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including intensivists, surgeons, and perfusion specialists
- Opportunity to lead, educate, and mentor staff in a high‑acuity environment
- Exposure to cutting‑edge therapies and complex critical care cases
- Strong culture focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and teamwork
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
- 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates through the PEAK program.
- Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
