ECMO Specialist: Critical Care Circuit Expert

SpecialtyCare; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Certification/licensure support

Job summary

SpecialtyCare seeks an experienced ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits under physician supervision. You will work closely with physicians, perfusionists, and nursing staff to initiate, monitor, and conclude ECMO therapies while adhering to safety and clinical guidelines.

Among the responsibilities are circuit checks, anticoagulation management, and adjustments to pump and oxygenator settings, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license or RT license or perfusionist credentials.
• Active licensure in nursing, respiratory therapy, or perfusion.
• Proficient in ECMO circuit management and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and staff with ECMO initiation, conduct, and weaning per orders.
• Demonstrate safety-focused handoffs and patient care continuity.
• Inspect ECMO circuit integrity and document care plans.
• Maintain circuit safety during patient handling and transport.
• Monitor labs, anticoagulation, and transfusion needs as ordered.
• Adjust pump flow and gas flow per physician parameters.

Skills

ECMO procedures

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

RT degree

Perfusionist degree

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

SpecialtyCare seeks an experienced ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits under physician supervision. You will work closely with physicians, perfusionists, and nursing staff to initiate, monitor, and conclude ECMO therapies while adhering to safety and clinical guidelines.

Among the responsibilities are circuit checks, anticoagulation management, and adjustments to pump and oxygenator settings, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a high-acuity environment.