ECMO Specialist

Your future role at a glance Location: Pensacola, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola Department: ECMO Schedule: Evening Shift | PRN Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources How you’ll make an impact in this role Monitor pump functioning throughout patient therapy and maintains pump integrity. Monitor circuit volume and administers products, medications and/or volumes as ordered. Monitor anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood-gas composition values and adjusts ECMO circuit to maintain physician's orders. Generate and compile appropriate documentation and charges related to ECMO. Precept new ECMO team members. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. One or more of the following required: Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. What additional preferences we're seeking Minimum one (1) year of ECMO specialist experience Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here ( for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension Health