ECMO Specialist

Join a tight-knit ECMO team with supportive leadership and advanced cardiac ICU exposure. ECMO Specialist, full-time nights (7pm–7am) at Presbyterian Medical Center—Cardiac ICU, Charlotte, NC. Ongoing/permanent role in a small specialized unit providing ECMO monitoring, circuit troubleshooting, rapid cannulation support, and care for high-acuity cardiac/respiratory failure patients. - Graduate of accredited RN or Respiratory Therapy program with current licensure (RN preferred BSN). - Minimum 2 years direct ICU (neonatal, pediatric, or adult) experience. - BLS required; ACLS preferred. - Skills in ECMO assessment and support for physicians/perfusionists.

What We Offer:

ECMO Specialist

Location: Presbyterian Medical Center - Charlotte, NC

Unit: Cardiac ICU

Schedule: Full-time nighthift (7:00PM - 7:00AM)

This is a specialized team small environment and family like team with supportive leadership.

Provides care to patients in cardiac or respiratory failure receiving ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). Includes monitoring and maintaining ECMO patients and rapid response for ECMOcannulation. Responsible for all aspects of monitoring and troubleshooting the ECMO circuit and related equipment during the treatment period.

Our Cardiac ICU is a specialized unit committed to delivering advanced care to critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. We care for patients requiring high acuity procedures and interventions including implantation of mechanical circulatory support. We foster a collaborative, team oriented and supportive environment focused on patient-centered care and professional growth.

What We're Looking For:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program or Respiratory Therapy program is required with current licensure and certification as appropriate. For RN, BSN preferred.

Experience: Minimum of (2) two years of direct patient care experience in a neonatal, pediatric or adult ICU setting is required.

License/Certification: Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider status according to American Heart Asociation, required. ACLS, preferred.

What You'll Do:

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".