ECMO Specialist

Methodist Health System is seeking an ECMO Specialist to provide advanced support for critically ill patients requiring extracorporeal life support. In this role, you will manage ECMO circuits, monitor hemodynamics and gas exchange, adjust settings under physician direction, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition. You'll collaborate closely with intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, and ICU nurses to deliver safe, evidence-based care. Methodist offers a mission-driven, faith-based, team-focused environment with strong training, exposure to innovative therapies, and opportunities for professional growth in critical care practice.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage ECMO circuits for critically ill patients per physician orders and protocols
• Continuously monitor hemodynamics, oxygenation, and gas exchange, adjusting ECMO parameters as needed
• Perform circuit checks, troubleshoot alarms, and respond to emergencies to ensure patient and equipment safety
• Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, nurses, and respiratory therapists in daily rounds and care planning
• Manage anticoagulation therapy in coordination with the care team and lab results
• Document ECMO settings, assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely
• Assist with cannulation and decannulation procedures as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in ECMO on-call rotation, simulations, and ongoing skills training
• Educate staff and families on ECMO basics, safety, and care processes
• Support quality improvement initiatives and adherence to ELSO and hospital guidelines

Required Skills

• ECMO circuit management
• Critical care monitoring
• Arterial and venous cannulation support
• Ventilator management
• Hemodynamic assessment
• Blood gas interpretation
• Anticoagulation management
• Emergency troubleshooting
• Patient and device documentation
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration