ECMO Specialist, Heart and Vascular Institute, FT, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health
$7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates only. Please review details
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Oct 17, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Job Profile Summary In collaboration with perfusion and physician staff, in an acute, critical care inpatient setting, provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation [ECMO] therapy. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to: licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, DHEC, CMS). Provides care within the scope of their South Carolina license. The acute inpatient setting usually requires staff to be scheduled for a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call work. Bonus Eligible This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates only. Please review details here. Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute's Mechanical Circulatory Support Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute is South Carolina's first comprehensive, freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Open to all doctors and patients, our continuum of care begins with disease prevention and management and extends to emergency services and procedures, with diagnosis, surgery, and rehabilitation, all performed in beautiful surroundings of our hospital. The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program cares for critically ill patients suffering from acute illnesses such as heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and acute respiratory failure. This program manages patients on devices such as Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Patients on support are cared for in the Cardiovascular and Cardio-Pulmonary ICU's. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Manages and assists with cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). Maintains accurate records of cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO, as a permanent copy of the medical record. Follows laboratory procedure for handling specimens, processing test analyses and reporting results. Assists in patient transport activities and manages cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) during patient transport process. Provides direct patient care for patients within scope of practice. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy Experience - ECMO specialty device course and required CMEs to maintain proficiency In Lieu Of Three (3) years of intensive care experience may be considered. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Licensed to practice as a RN or RT in South Carolina Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of patient equip-suction, defibrillator, vitals I-STAT point of care competency Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15105421 Mechanical Circulatory Support (ECMO) Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.