ECMO Nurse

ECMO Specialist (RN or RT) provides advanced extracorporeal life support for critically ill patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and continuously monitor ECMO circuits.
• Adjust ECMO settings under physician direction.
• Assess patients closely for complications and respond promptly to changes.
• Troubleshoot ECMO equipment to maintain safe, effective therapy.
• Document therapies and relevant clinical data accurately.
• Collaborate with the ICU team to deliver safe, high-quality cardiopulmonary support.
• Follow established ECMO policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) licensure.
• Strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary care and extracorporeal life support.
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain patient safety in critical situations.
• Effective communication and teamwork with ICU providers.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills and adherence to clinical protocols.