In Critical Care ECMO at Main Campus Quarterback Tower
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Night Shift, 3-12's per week.
Summary:
The ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Specialist is a professional registered nurse/ certified or registered respiratory therapist who operates and maintains the ECMO Circuit for patients requiring extracorporeal support for long term pulmonary or cardiac support. The ECMO Specialist functions independently under the direction of the ECMO physician, following standing ECMO orders and guidelines.
Other information:
Ability to use medical equipment, patient records, reports, and computer.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Available to take call on 24 hour basis as needed.
Maintain knowledge of all areas/ patient populations where ECMO is initiated and maintained.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
- Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
- Registered Respiratory Therapist and Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Certified Respiratory Therapist and Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist
* Basic Life Support
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelor of Science Nursing in Nursing or Bachelors of Science or Arts in Nursing
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* 1 Year Staff Level
