Pediatric ECMO Specialist: Life-Saving Circuit Expert

SpecialtyCare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients requiring long-term pulmonary and/or cardiopulmonary support. You will work under supervisions by an ECMO physician, aligning with standing ECMO orders and parameters.

Key duties include assisting with ECMO initiation and weaning, ensuring circuit integrity, and monitoring anticoagulation and related labs. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to clinical guidelines as part of a full

Qualifications

• Must possess one of the following education backgrounds, credentials and experience as an ECMO Specialist.
• RN license active to practice and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Respiratory Therapist with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and current RRT certification.
• Perfusionist with Bachelor’s Degree in Perfusion and CCP certification or equivalent company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician, perfusionist and/or clinical staff with initiation, course and conclusion of ECMO and related therapies.
• Demonstrate a culture of safety through comprehensive hand-off and patient care.
• Provide circuit examination and plan of care during rounds.
• Maintain ECMO circuit integrity and safety during patient handling.
• Assess blood gases and anticoagulation; adjust parameters per guidelines.
• Monitor infusions, blood products and ECMO pump/oxygenator flows as needed.
• Live SpecialtyCare values: Integrity, Care, Urgency, Improvement.

Education

RN with Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

RT with Associate/Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy and RRT certification

Perfusionist (CCP) with ABP certification

Job description

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients requiring long-term pulmonary and/or cardiopulmonary support. You will work under supervisions by an ECMO physician, aligning with standing ECMO orders and parameters.

Key duties include assisting with ECMO initiation and weaning, ensuring circuit integrity, and monitoring anticoagulation and related labs. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to clinical guidelines as part of a full