ECMO Specialist: Critical Cardio-Pulmonary Support

Specialtycare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients requiring long-term pulmonary or cardiopulmonary support. You will work under physician supervision and follow standing ECMO orders and parameters.

The role involves assisting with ECMO initiation, circuit management, safety hand-offs, and ongoing monitoring of anticoagulation and lab values to optimize patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and nursing degree from an accredited program.
• RT with accredited degree and current RRT certification.
• Perfusionist with Bachelor's in Perfusion and CCP certification or equivalent as per company requirements.
• Knowledge of ECMO therapy including circuit and pump adjustments, anticoagulation, and point-of-care testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician, perfusionist and staff with initiation, course, and conclusion of ECMO and related therapies.
• Demonstrate safety during hand-offs and rounds and communicate state of ECMO circuit.
• Provide detailed examination of ECMO circuit to ensure integrity and plan care.
• Maintain ECMO circuit continuity and reduce risk of circuit compromise during patient handling.
• Monitor blood gases, anticoagulation parameters, and other labs; adjust therapies per physician parameters.

Skills

ECMO management

Critical care monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with active license

Respiratory Therapist (RT) with RRT certification

Perfusionist degree & CCP certification

Job description

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients requiring long-term pulmonary or cardiopulmonary support. You will work under physician supervision and follow standing ECMO orders and parameters.

The role involves assisting with ECMO initiation, circuit management, safety hand-offs, and ongoing monitoring of anticoagulation and lab values to optimize patient well-being.