ECMO Specialist

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health is hiring an ECMO Specialist for the Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role supports the Core ECMO Team on the night shift with direct pediatric patient care and life-sustaining ECMO therapy.

You will monitor pumps, adjust anticoagulation, manage labs, and coordinate with a multidiscliplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes and safety for critically ill children.

Qualifications

• RN or Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialing from Texas or NBRC certification required/preferred.
• Education pathway includes high school diploma with experience or an associate/technical degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life-saving direct patient care as an ECMO Specialist for pediatric patients.
• Monitor ECMO pump, circuit integrity, and patient response for continuous life support.
• Assess anticoagulation, electrolytes, acid-base balance, and adjust ECMO therapy.
• Administer blood products, meds, and fluids; document in the EHR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on care coordination and onboarding.

Skills

ECMO Specialist

Pediatric care

Critical care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience / Associate's degree / 4 years experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Dell Children’s Medical Center
• Department / Specialty: Pulmonary Diagnostics - Core ECMO Team
• Schedule: Night shift | Full-time | 3-12s

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver life‑saving direct patient care as an ECMO Specialist, operating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for critically ill children and pediatric patients.
• Monitor ECMO pump function, circuit integrity, and patient response to ensure safe, continuous extracorporeal life support therapy.
• Assess anticoagulation, electrolytes, acid‑base balance, and blood gas values, adjusting ECMO therapy to maintain optimal pediatric patient outcomes.
• Administer blood products, medications, and fluid volumes during ECMO therapy while maintaining accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support pediatric care coordination, patient safety, quality improvement, and onboarding of new ECMO Specialist team members.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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 PractitionersCertification 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'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Previous Pediatric ECMO Specialist experience strongly preferred.
• Critical Care experience in a fast paced hospital setting

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