ECMO Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital Children’s Center seeks an ECMO Specialist to deliver advanced clinical care in ECMO, ECLS, VAD, and respiratory support for critically ill patients. You will be a key clinical and technical resource for ECMO equipment and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists to ensure safe, high-quality care.

You will participate in committees, mentor staff, and support research to advance the ECMO program at Johns Hopkins.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field and NBRC credential required.
• Completion of comprehensive ECMO training following ELSO standards or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of age-specific critical care experience.
• Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner license and NBRC credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical expertise in ECMO, ECLS, VAD, and respiratory care.
• Serve as clinical and technical resource for ECMO equipment with interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in unit-based committees, mentor staff, and support ECMO program research.
• Contribute to development of best practices and evidence-based care.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical care

ECMO

VAD support

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field

Tools

ECMO equipment training

Job description

ECMO Specialist

Johns Hopkins Hospital Children’s Center is one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric hospitals, delivering world-class, family-centered care to children from Maryland and around the globe. Here, groundbreaking research meets compassionate bedside care — and every team member plays a part in changing the course of a child’s life.

Job Summary:

As an ECMO Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical expertise in Extra Corporeal Life Support (ECLS), Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), and respiratory care to critically ill patients and their care teams. You’ll serve as the clinical and technical resource for ECMO equipment, working side-by-side with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and respiratory care practitioners to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. You’ll help shape best practices by participating in unit-based committees, mentoring staff, and supporting research initiatives that advance the ECMO program at Johns Hopkins.

Who Should Apply

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy or a related field (Required)
• Graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Completion of a comprehensive ECMO training program that follows ELSO standards or acceptance into the ECMO Training program per entity specifications.
• Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience in age-specific critical intensive care, dependent on the scope of practice of each entity.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current state-specific Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensure
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association
• When applicable: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• When applicable: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and STABLE certification when working in NICU.
• When applicable: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

What Awaits You

Johns Hopkins offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

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Salary Range:

Minimum 42.33/hour - Maximum 69.88/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

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