ECMO Specialist - RN, Cardiac ECMO Full-time Nights
Core
Operates and manages ECMO circuits for critically ill patients, including cannulation, troubleshooting, and intra-hospital transport.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (ECMO Specialist)
Builds
Critical care patient stabilization and ECMO program support
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care / Cardiothoracic
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECMO circuit management, cannulation, eCPR, shock management, lung rescue, CRRT connection, physiology differentiation (VV/VA), shift auditing, staff training, quality outcome review, documentation, billing
Preferred skills
CTICU experience, CCRN certification
Technologies
ECMO circuits, CRRT, oxygenator gases, laboratory monitoring
Responsibilities
Monitor and adjust ECMO circuits; assist with cannulation and respond to eCPR/shock calls; set up and prime circuits independently; perform intra/inter-hospital transport; partner with leadership to advance the ECMO program; assist in staff training and quality reviews; establish CRRT connections; complete shift documentation and billing.
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC