ECMO Specialist

@ 600 Methodist Richardson Medical Center
600 Methodist Richardson Medical Center600methodistrichardsonmedicalcenter.com

ECMO Specialist

Richardson, TX
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed hospital recognized for stroke care, specialty services, and awards. The ECMO specialist role involves developing treatment plans, assessing, planning, implementing, and educating patients, coordinating with medical team.

Requirements

  • Critical care experience
  • ECMO training or education
  • BLS certification
  • ACLS certification
  • 2+ years ICU experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Registered Nursing License or Respiratory Therapist License
  • Certified Perfusion License optional
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate medical teams

Full job description

Hours of Work :

8a to 5 pm

Days Of Week :

5 days

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Purpose

  • The ECMO specialist participates in the development of a treatment plan, involving assessment, planning, implementation, and education.  Communicates with the ECMO physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust and complete treatment specific to the ECMO patient care plan.

Job Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Completion of a designated ECMO training program, and/or formal education in Extra Corporeal Circulation.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

  • Registered Nursing License issued by the State of Texas Board of Nursing
  • Or RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist License and

    Current NBRC – National Board of Respiratory Care

  • Or CCP – Certified Perfusion License

And

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

  • Magnet®-designated hospital

  • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023

  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

  • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

  • Level III Trauma Center

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