Join our team as a rotating shift, PRN, Cornonary Care Unit (CVICU) ECMO Specialist, in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better  

• T hrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:  

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Specialist to join our newly developing ECMO program.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in managing veno-venous (V-V), venoarterial (V-A) ECMO, Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR), and ECMO transport.
• The ECMO Specialist functions independently following standing ECMO orders and parameters while under the direction of the ECMO Physician and ECMO APP.
• This role involves providing expert care to critically ill patients, ensuring optimal functioning of the ECMO circuit, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Additionally, you will be actively involved in research, education, and precepting as part of the program’s development.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an ECMO specialist in a critical care setting.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
• Succesful completion of an accredited school of respiratory therapy and have sucessfully completed the registry exammination for advanced level practitioners and be recognized as a Registered Respiratiry Therapist(RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care(NRBC). 

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) and Certified ECMO Specialist - Adult (CES-A) certification are a
  plus.