Ascension

ECMO Specialist

Ascension • $75K — $95K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse, Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, or similar accreditation required from Texas authorities.
  • High School diploma or equivalent with two years of experience, or an Associate's degree, or four years of relevant experience needed.
  • Current certifications in CPR and ACLS preferred.
  • Strong understanding of ECMO technologies and processes essential.
  • Experience in a pediatric or critical care environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and maintain ECMO pump integrity during patient therapy.
  • Administer medications and adjust volumes as per physician's orders.
  • Evaluate anticoagulation and lab values to modify ECMO circuit accordingly.
  • Document ECMO procedures accurately and manage related charges.
  • Facilitate training for new team members in ECMO procedures.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO) for personal and vacation days.
  • Multiple health insurance options, including a wellness plan.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee assistance programs (EAPs) for personal support.
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance available.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering.
Full 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

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 Practitioner
      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'
    degree/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


Responsibilities

  • 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.


Qualifications

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 Practitioner
      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'
    degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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