Ascension
ECMO Specialist
ECMO Specialist experience is required. This position can be either an Florida licensed RN, Registered Nurse or a Florida licensed RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist. Supervise and coordinate ECMO staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area. Assign, direct, educate and monitor ECMO staff during assigned shift(s). Manage the use of ECMO equipment and supplies to ensure proper functioning and availability. Monitor anticoagulants, electrolytes, acid-base balance and blood gas composition values and adjusts ECMO circuit to maintain physician orders. Perform duties of an ECMO Specialist as needed. Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff. Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. One or more of the following required: Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience Work Experience: Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
ECMO Specialist experience is required. This position can be either an Florida licensed RN, Registered Nurse or a Florida licensed RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist. Supervise and coordinate ECMO staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area. Assign, direct, educate and monitor ECMO staff during assigned shift(s). Manage the use of ECMO equipment and supplies to ensure proper functioning and availability. Monitor anticoagulants, electrolytes, acid-base balance and blood gas composition values and adjusts ECMO circuit to maintain physician orders. Perform duties of an ECMO Specialist as needed. Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff. Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. One or more of the following required: Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience Work Experience: Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.