Hours of Work
12
Days Of Week
3
Work Shift
12X3 Day (United States of America)
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.
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
- 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