ECMO Specialist - RN - Cardiac ECMO Full-time Rotating
Core
Operates and manages ECMO circuits for critically ill patients requiring cardiac or respiratory support, including cannulation assistance and intra-hospital transport.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (ECMO Specialist)
Builds
Critical care patient stabilization and ECMO program delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care / Cardiovascular
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECMO circuit management, cannulation assistance, eCPR and shock response, VV/VA ECMO physiology, CRRT integration, circuit troubleshooting, shift auditing, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
CTICU experience, CCRN certification
Technologies
ECMO circuits, CRRT systems, oxygenator gases
Responsibilities
Monitor and adjust ECMO circuits to maintain patient parameters; assist with cannulation and respond to eCPR/shock calls; independently set up and prime ECMO circuits; perform intra/inter-hospital transport; establish CRRT connections; conduct shift audits and complete documentation; partner with leadership to advance the ECMO program; assist in staff training and quality reviews.
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC