ECMO Specialist PRN
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.
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (RRT/RCP-State)
- Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner required
- Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
- 3 years experience Required
What You Will Do
- Manage ECMO circuits (VV & VA), flows, oxygenation, anticoagulation, and hemodynamics
- Respond to decompensation, troubleshoot circuits, and initiate rapid interventions
- Collaborate with ICU and CV teams on ventilation, vasoactive support, and weaning plans
- Support emergent airways, diagnostics, and advanced cardiopulmonary care
- Ensure ECMO readiness through documentation, sterile workflow, and equipment oversight
- Guide transports and crisis response with clinical precision and patient advocacy
About the Hospital
Medical City Fort Worth is a 350+ bed full-service Magnet Designated hospital. It is located in the heart of the medical district. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and many counties within a 90 mile radius. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Our specialties include cardiac care, neurosciences and oncology. We have surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. We offer three ER locations, including two off campus ER located in Burleson and White Settlement. Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center. We are a Joint Commission chest pain center. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals.
About HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities