ECMO Specialist: Critical Care Circuit Operator

SpecialtyCare; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits package

Matching 401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing cardiopulmonary support. You will work under ECMO physician supervision, assisting with initiation, adjustments, and discontinuation, ensuring safety and continuity of care across rounds and procedures.

The role requires RN or RT credentials with appropriate licensure, plus perfusion expertise, to manage anticoagulation, blood gases, and circuit performance in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• ECMO knowledge and circuit/ pump adjustments within physician orders.
• Comprehensive understanding of coagulation, blood gas, and patient monitoring.
• Adherence to safety standards and clinical policies around ECMO care.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and staff with ECMO initiation, course, and conclusion and perform circuit changes as licensure permits.
• Monitor ECMO circuit integrity and patient condition during rounds and daily care.
• Assess blood gases and anticoagulation; adjust parameters within physician-approved guidelines.
• Ensure safety and continuity of ECMO circuit during patient handling and transport.
• Document care plans and maintain traceability of circuit status and patient response.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Perfusion and CCP certification

RN: Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing

RT: Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy with RRT

Job description

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing cardiopulmonary support. You will work under ECMO physician supervision, assisting with initiation, adjustments, and discontinuation, ensuring safety and continuity of care across rounds and procedures.

The role requires RN or RT credentials with appropriate licensure, plus perfusion expertise, to manage anticoagulation, blood gases, and circuit performance in a high-stakes environment.