ECMO Specialist

Aura Health
Aura Health

Operations

DeSoto, TX, USA

Posted on Oct 18, 2026
Role Overview: An ECMO Specialist provides advanced support for critically ill patients requiring extracorporeal life support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage ECMO circuits and monitor hemodynamics and gas exchange.
  • Adjust ECMO settings under physician guidance and respond swiftly to patient condition changes.
  • Collaborate with intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, and ICU nurses to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Proficiency in managing ECMO systems and critical care monitoring.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Ability to respond rapidly and effectively in emergent situations.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven, team-focused environment with exposure to innovative therapies and comprehensive training in critical care practice.