ECMO Specialist (RN or Respiratory Therapist)
At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. As one of the nation's top pediatric health systems, we care for the most complex and critically ill patients-and our ECMO program is at the forefront of life-saving innovation and outcomes.
Position Overview
The PRN ECMO Specialist (RN or Respiratory Therapist) provides expert bedside management of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for neonatal, pediatric, and cardiac patients. This role is a critical member of a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team responsible for the initiation, monitoring, and management of ECMO circuits in high-acuity environments including the CICU, PICU, and NICU.
This is an as-needed (PRN) role supporting variable coverage needs, including on-call and emergent ECMO activations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide continuous monitoring and management of patients on ECMO support, ensuring optimal circuit function and patient safety
Assist with ECMO initiation, troubleshooting, and weaning in collaboration with perfusionists, intensivists, and surgeons
Respond to emergent ECMO activations and provide on-call support as needed
Monitor hemodynamics, gas exchange, and circuit integrity; promptly identify and escalate concerns
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with institutional standards
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, family-centered care
Participate in ongoing education, simulation training, and competency validation
Support quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives within the ECMO program
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of Ohio
Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience required (PICU, NICU, CICU, or adult ICU)
ECMO experience required
Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS required or obtained within designated timeframe
Strong critical thinking and ability to perform in high-stress, fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications
Pediatric ECMO experience
Experience in a high-acuity academic medical center
Prior participation in ECMO transport or mobile ECMO programs
Advanced certifications (e.g., CCRN, C-NPT, or specialty RT credentials)
Why Join Cincinnati Children's?
Nationally recognized leader in pediatric and cardiac critical care
High-volume ECMO program with complex case mix
Collaborative, team-based culture focused on innovation and excellence
Opportunities to contribute to education, research, and program development
PRN/as-needed position
Variable shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
On-call requirement with defined response time for emergent ECMO support
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Equipment Maintenance- Coordinates with Clinical Engineering department the preventative maintenance and routine equipment check of all ECMO related equipment. Familiar with entire disposable inventory management process; includes inventory management, ordering, and receiving. Development of processes for equipment maintenance. Knowledge of how equipment functions, educate functions and create process. Coordinate with outside vendors for maintenance and preventative maintenance. Equipment Management
* Critical Thinking- Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions. Rapidly prioritizes both planned and unplanned events and proactively addresses actual and potential problems. Directing others to solve complex problems.
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