PRN ECMO Specialist

Amsect; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsect seeks an ECMO Specialist in Houston, TX to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing prolonged pulmonary or cardiopulmonary support. You will work under ECMO physician supervision and follow standing orders and parameters to ensure safe, effective therapy.

The ideal candidate has active RN, RRT, or CCP licensure, with ECMO circuit experience and strong skills in pump flow, FiO2, anticoagulation management, monitoring systems, and point-of-care testing.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing: Associate's or Bachelor's degree with active licensing/certification as an RN, RRT, or CCP.
• ECMO expertise: Advanced working knowledge of ECMO circuits, pumps, and system operations.
• Clinical management: Proficiency in adjusting pump flow, sweep flow, FiO2; managing anticoagulation per physician parameters; monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing prolonged pulmonary/cardiopulmonary support.
• Follow standing ECMO orders and parameters under physician supervision.

Skills

ECMO expertise

Clinical management

Team collaboration

Education

RN/RRT/CCP licensure

Tools

ECMO monitoring systems

Job description

As an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Specialist you will operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients requiring long-term pulmonary and/or cardiopulmonary support. The ECMO Specialist functions interdependently following standing ECMO orders and parameters under the direction and clinical supervision by of an ECMO physician.

Requirements

• Education & Licensing: Associate's or Bachelor's degree with active licensing/certification as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP).
• ECMO Expertise: Advanced working knowledge of ECMO circuits, pumps, and system operations.
• Clinical Management: Proficiency in adjusting pump flow, sweep flow, and FiO2; managing anticoagulation therapy within physician parameters; performing point-of-care testing; operating monitoring systems; and upholding institutional policies.