Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

ECMO Specialist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRichardson, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
Completion of a designated ECMO training program and/or formal education in Extracorporeal Circulation is required.
A Registered Nursing License issued by the State of Texas Board of Nursing, or a Registered Respiratory Therapist license and current National Board for Respiratory Care credential, or a Certified Clinical Perfusionist license is required.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
A minimum of 2 years of critical care experience is required.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing a treatment plan involving assessment, planning, implementation, and education.
Communicate with the ECMO physician and other healthcare team members to interpret, adjust, and complete treatment specific to the ECMO patient care plan.

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

About the Company

Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

Methodist Health System operates a nonprofit, faith-based network of hospitals and physician clinics across Dallas-Fort Worth, offering primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, gastroenterology, and emergency care. Its network includes several medical centers and Methodist Medical Group's clinics. What sets Methodist Health System apart is its covenant tie to the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and its sizable charity care commitment. The goal is to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.

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