RN ECMO Specialist

Baylor Scott & White Health • Dallas, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The ECMO ICU is looking for experienced ECMO Specialist RNs who strive to deliver the highest quality care for our ECMO population. Come join our ELSO Platinum Center Of Excellence Program! The ECMO Specialist is expected to prime, initiate therapy, independently perform circuit exchanges and emergent interventions, and be proficient in the operation of multiple ECLS components and pumps. Performs intra/inter hospital transport of ECLS patients as part of the interdisciplinary Rapid ECMO Deployment Team. Patient Population: All ECLS patients receiving VA, VV, VP, VA-V, RVAD and ECPR therapies. Disease processes including but not limited to postcardiotomy syndrome, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, pre and post heart/lung transplant, ARDS, and post cardiac arrest. Patient Ratios: ECMO Specialist to pump ratio 1:3. Department Specifics: 10 dedicated ECMO beds located inside CTTICU, dedicated ICU physicians and ACNP coverage 24/7, 100% certification rate (CCRN, CSC), multiple research trials and publications, and 1 of 2 NTX ECMO programs with ECMO Specialist RN led transport teams.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
• 2 years of ECMO Specialist RN Experience
• BLS – Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire)
• ACLS- American Heart Association
• CCRN – through AACN

Nice To Haves

• CCRN, CSC certification

Responsibilities

• Prime, initiate therapy
• Independently perform circuit exchanges and emergent interventions
• Be proficient in the operation of multiple ECLS components and pumps
• Perform intra/inter hospital transport of ECLS patients as part of the interdisciplinary Rapid ECMO Deployment Team

Benefits

• Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program
• Relocation Assistance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Vacation and paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition assistance
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• Wellness programs
• Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed