ECMO Specialist: Critical Care Circuit Expert

SpecialtyCare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education funds

401K match

Generous PTO

Licensure maintenance coverage

Job summary

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing cardiopulmonary support. You will work under supervision with an ECMO physician and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Qualified applicants hold an RN license (or RT) with ECMO experience, plus perfusion training or CCP certification. The role emphasizes safety, coordination, and continuous quality improvement within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in the state.
• Associated or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy with RRT.
• Perfusion degree with CCP certification or equivalent.
• Strong ECMO knowledge including circuit, pump, and anticoagulation management.

Responsibilities

• Assist initiation, circuit changes, priming, and related ECMO therapies.
• Demonstrate safety culture with patient hand-offs and continuous monitoring.
• Examine the circuit for integrity; plan care with physician rounds.
• Maintain ECMO circuit safety during patient handling and adjustments.

Skills

ECMO knowledge

Patient monitoring

Safety culture

Education

RN license

Respiratory Therapy degree

Perfusionist CCP certification

Tools

ECMO machine & circuit knowledge

Job description

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing cardiopulmonary support. You will work under supervision with an ECMO physician and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Qualified applicants hold an RN license (or RT) with ECMO experience, plus perfusion training or CCP certification. The role emphasizes safety, coordination, and continuous quality improvement within a supportive team.