ECMO Specialist: Advanced Circuit Care & Critical Support

Specialtycare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Matching 401K

Generous PTO

Licensure maintenance support

Job summary

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing cardiopulmonary support. You will work under supervision by an ECMO physician, ensuring safety and continuity of the ECMO circuit.

Responsibilities include initiating ECMO, monitoring circuits, adjusting pump and gas flows, and collaborating with the physician, perfusionist and nursing staff. Also, you will help with anticoagulation, blood products and documentation under standing orders.

Qualifications

• RN or RT with active licensure and nursing/therapy degree.
• Perfusionist degree with CCP certification or equivalent company requirement.
• Strong ECMO therapy knowledge and patient monitoring proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician and team with initiation, course and conclusion of ECMO under supervision.
• Demonstrate safety handoffs and maintain ECMO circuit integrity during care.
• Assess circuit health, document parameters, and plan care per rounds.
• Maintain ECMO circuit safety during patient handling and transport.
• Monitor anticoagulation, labs and adjust infusions to keep patient stable.

Skills

ECMO management

Critical care nursing

Patient monitoring

Team coordination

Education

RN license (Associates or Bachelors)

RT license (RT degree)

Perfusionist degree + CCP

ECMO knowledge

Tools

ECMO circuit equipment

Job description

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing cardiopulmonary support. You will work under supervision by an ECMO physician, ensuring safety and continuity of the ECMO circuit.

Responsibilities include initiating ECMO, monitoring circuits, adjusting pump and gas flows, and collaborating with the physician, perfusionist and nursing staff. Also, you will help with anticoagulation, blood products and documentation under standing orders.