Critical Care RN / RT - ECMO

@ Methodist Health System
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Critical Care RN / RT - ECMO

Dallas, Texas
Posted today

About the job

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed hospital in Dallas County and a certified stroke center. The role focuses on ECMO patient care, collaboration, assessment, and treatment planning to improve critical care outcomes.

Requirements

  • Critical care experience
  • ECMO training or education
  • Texas RN or RT license
  • BLS and ACLS certifications

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years ICU experience
  • BC in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy
  • Strong communication skills

Full job description

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
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