ECMO Specialist

ECMO Specialist

The ECMO Specialist is an integral part of the critical care team, actively participating in the department's ECMO Training Program. This role is dedicated to developing and maintaining the skills necessary to proficiently and safely manage extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology. The specialist will assist with procedures for acutely ill patients of all ages in critical care settings, learning to troubleshoot devices and equipment under experienced supervision.

Responsibilities include ongoing patient care through monitoring clinical and physiological parameters, adjusting ECLS devices, administering and documenting blood products and medications, and performing respiratory therapy duties.

• Assemble, prepare, and maintain extracorporeal circuits and associated equipment with assistance.
• Assist in priming extracorporeal circuits and preparing systems for clinical application.
• Assist with cannulation procedures and establishing extracorporeal support.
• Monitor patient response, provide routine assessments, circuit evaluations, patient monitoring, and manage anticoagulation.
• Assist with ECMO circuit interventions, weaning procedures, and patient transports.
• Administer blood products per hospital standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with caregivers, nursing, surgical and medical teams, patients, and family members.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the patient's electronic health record.
• Participate in professional development, simulation, and continuing education.
• Attend ECMO Team meetings and M&M conferences regularly.

• Experience in ECMO and respiratory therapy.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential within 6 months of entry.
• Minimum of two years of experience in pediatrics.

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a BCH Respiratory Therapist or one year of external ECMO experience.

This position requires working 36 hours per week with rotating day and night shifts, including every third weekend. Shift differentials apply.

This is a Permanent position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. This position is eligible for full time benefits and a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.