ECMO Specialist
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
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.
- 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.