HCSS Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) RN

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

·     Satisfactory maintenance of clinical competencies: Attendance to quarterly water drills

·     Satisfactory completion of the annual ECMO didactic program, satisfactory score of 90% and above on annual ECMO exam

·     Satisfactory completion of required special procedure classes (e.g. blood administration)

·     Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area

·     Experience teaching patients and families

·     Excellent communication skills

·     Knowledge of and ability to evaluate and assess arterial blood gas measurements.

·     Ability to respond to emergent or stressful situations appropriately, calmly, and in a timely manner

·     Will respond to ECMO activation within 45-60 minutes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

·       Licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of Texas 

• Degree in Nursing Preferred Baccalaureate degree and certification in care specific area

• Two (2) years directly related critical care experience in adult or neonatal and/or pediatric care including patient assessment, technical skills, and psychosocial aspects of care.

• Must have current ACLS and BLS obtained through American Heart Association (AHA). 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• May be required to travel in ambulance with patient.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects

   weighing up to 25 pounds.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Executive Director of Human Resources.