ECMO Specialist PRN

ECMO Specialist PRN Medical City Fort Worth, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350+ bed full-service Magnet designated hospital located in the heart of the medical district. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) ECMO Specialist, you will deliver advanced respiratory and life‑support care for patients with severe cardiac and pulmonary failure. In a high‑acuity environment, you will manage ECMO therapy, support rapid clinical decision‑making, and partner across critical care teams to provide timely, evidence‑based interventions. You will receive ongoing training and be part of a national ECMO clinical network. Your role will include Managing ECMO circuits (VV & VA), flows, oxygenation, anticoagulation, and hemodynamics Responding to decompensation, troubleshooting circuits, and initiating rapid interventions Collaborating with ICU and CV teams on ventilation, vasoactive support, and weaning plans Supporting emergent airways, diagnostics, and advanced cardiopulmonary care Ensuring ECMO readiness through documentation, sterile workflow, and equipment oversight Guiding transports and crisis response with clinical precision and patient advocacy Qualifications Basic Cardiac Life Support certification Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or equivalent required Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy Minimum 3 years of critical care experience Medical City Fort Worth offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, including cardiac care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and a comprehensive stroke center. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr