Perfusionist (ECMO Specialist)

Job Description

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.

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
• RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist License and Current NBRC – National Board of Respiratory Care
• CCP – Certified Perfusion License
• 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

Skills

• Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work.
• Home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center.
• Celebrates more than 90 years of service, welcoming the skills and talents of all groups.
• Reputation as an award-winning employer, earning distinctions such as Magnet®-designated hospital, Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, Gold Designation for Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs.