Part-Time Health Specialist Nurse

Job Description - RN II - ECMO Specialist Program (Part time) 7a-7p (937195)

Job Summary
This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients requiring and/or potentially requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Experience and Education
Required

Education: Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority or nursing board

Experience: 3 years critical care nursing experience and 2 years of ECMO specialist experience

Licenses and Certifications: NLC (Nursing Licensure Compact‑BNE) upon hire; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) upon hire; BLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire; NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) upon hire

Preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing

Experience: Experience with mechanical circulatory devices (IABP, Impella, LVAD); Previous charge nurse and/or leadership experience

Licenses and Certifications: CCRN (Critical Care RN); E‑AEC (ELSO Adult ECMO Practitioner Certification); CES‑A (Certified ECMO Specialist - Adult)

Job Duties

Respond to all ECMO cannulations outside the OR

Operate and manage the ECMO device including circuit set‑up, priming, and initiation of ECMO support; interpret ABGs and adjust ECMO flow, gases, and temperature; access the ECMO circuit for therapies such as CRRT and plasmapheresis; continuously monitor and interpret patient data including hemodynamics, ECMO parameters, labs, and imaging; perform emergency interventions to any part of the circuitry

Round on high‑risk patients in the critical care units, including code blue activations, ECMO watch patients, and patients on mechanical circulatory support

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds on all current ECMO patients and provide patient and/or family education as needed

Provide support during PT/OT, bedside procedures, traveling off unit, etc.

Monitor ECMO equipment for appropriate care and function, restock disposable equipment, and manage emergency ECMO carts

Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and clinical standards of care related to the ECMO program; abide by all protocols governing patient care

Assist in training and onboarding of other ECMO clinicians

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research

Maintain communication with the ECMO leadership team and escalation of safety events

Maintain all competencies and continuing education requirements as set forth by the ECMO Program

Perform other duties as assigned

When caring for ECMO patients as the assigned ECMO Specialist, adhere to the Critical Care RN Job Duties, including performing assessments, planning and prioritizing care, documenting interventions, and providing education to patients, families, and caregivers

Security and EEO Statement
Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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