ECMO Pedi Perfusion Specialist - PRN

ECMO Pedi Perfusion Specialist - PRN Location: Medical City Dallas Job Summary 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 be supported with ongoing training and a national ECMO clinical network that connects specialists to shared expertise and real‑time collaboration. Responsibilities 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 Associate Degree. Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑RRT or RRT/RCP-State) or Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP). Basic Cardiac Life Support or BCLS Instructor certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Minimum 3 years of experience. Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 Medical City Healthcare