ECMO Specialist

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Ascension's Dell Children’s Medical Center seeks a highly skilled ECMO-trained professional for night shift duty in the Pulmonary Diagnostics - Core ECMO Team. You will operate life-support ECMO circuits, monitor pumps, and administer care to critically ill pediatric patients.

Candidates must hold Texas RN or Respiratory Care credentials, with pediatric ECMO and intensive care experience preferred. Join us to advance patient outcomes in a supportive Catholic health system.

Qualifications

• Texas nursing license or credential required prior to hire date.
• Respiratory care credentials from TX DSHS or NBRC required prior to hire date.
• Pediatric ECMO experience strongly preferred.
• Critical Care experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate ECMO circuits and manage therapy per physician orders to sustain critically ill patients.
• Monitor circuit and pump performance and administer blood products, medications, and fluids.
• Evaluate anticoagulation, electrolytes and blood gases in real time, adjusting as needed.
• Precept and train incoming ECMO team members to uphold safety and teamwork.
• Document complex patient parameters and procedures for continuity of care and compliance.

Skills

ECMO clinical skills

Critical care teamwork

Patient safety focus

Education

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Department of State Health Services

Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the NBRC

Respiratory Therapist credentialed from NBRC (Registered)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department: Pulmonary Diagnostics - Core ECMO Team

Schedule: Night shift | Full-time | 3-12s

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Manage specialized life support: Operate extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits and manage therapy according to physician orders to sustain critically ill patients.
• Monitor circuit and pump performance: Continuously track pump functioning, safeguard circuit integrity and administer ordered blood products, medications and fluids to maintain physiological stability.
• Optimize patient biochemistry: Evaluate anticoagulation status, electrolytes and blood-gas values in real time, making precise adjustments to maintain target clinical parameters.
• Mentor future clinical experts: Precept and train incoming ECMO team members to foster clinical excellence, high safety standards and strong team cohesion.
• Maintain detailed clinical records: Document complex patient parameters and clinical procedures accurately to ensure seamless continuity of care and compliant record-keeping.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• One or more of the following:
  • 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 degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Previous Pediatric ECMO Specialist experience strongly preferred.
• Critical Care experience in a fast paced hospital setting

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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 99,000+ 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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