Specialist-ecmo - Austin, United States - Ascension
Description
We Are Hiring:
- **Department**:Pulmonary Diagnostics
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Schedule:Night 645pm-0715am
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Hospital:Seton Medical Ctr Austin
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Location:Austin, Texas
What You Will Do:
Operate extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) equipment and perform ECMO therapy according to physician orders.
- Monitor pump functioning throughout patient therapy and maintain pump integrity.
- Monitor circuit volume and administers products, medications and/or volumes as ordered.
- Monitor anticoagulation, electrolyte, acidbase balance and bloodgas composition values and adjust ECMO circuit to maintain physician's orders.
- Generate and compile appropriate documentation and charges related to ECMO. Precept new ECMO team members.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- One or more of the following required:
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Department of State Health Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
Additional Preferences:
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902.
Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center.
Join us and create a career path you will love.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Salary Description:
From $38.32 an hour
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