ECMO Specialist - RN or RT

Role Overview: The ECMO Specialist operates and maintains extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) equipment for patients requiring long-term pulmonary or cardiac support.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ECMO circuits, ensuring proper function and patient safety.
• Follow standing ECMO orders and collaborate with healthcare team members in care planning.
• Manage ECMO equipment, identify and resolve procedural issues, and maintain circuit integrity.
• Provide care in accordance with policies, procedures, and physician directives.
• Monitor patient status and ECMO parameters, adjusting as needed.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of one year ICU or Critical Care experience as a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist; two years preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with electronic medical records is a plus.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• For nurses: Baccalaureate degree, valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• For respiratory therapists: Bachelor's degree, valid LRT license, RRT certification, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
  
  

Additional Details

• Role is eligible for TN sponsorship; F1 visa holders with OPT encouraged to apply.
• Nonexempt classification with hourly pay between $44.90 and $67.37.
• Full-time schedule with 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.