ECMO Specialist: Life-Saving Circuit Care & Growth

SpecialtyCare; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Generous PTO

Job summary

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients requiring long-term pulmonary and cardiopulmonary support, under ECMO physician supervision.

You will collaborate with physicians, perfusionists, and clinical staff to initiate, run, and conclude ECMO therapy, monitor circuit integrity, anticoagulation, and blood products, and ensure safety during patient handling.

Qualifications

• Must possess one of the listed education backgrounds (RN, RT, Perfusionist) with active licensure or certification.
• Demonstrates superior ECMO therapy knowledge including circuit and pump adjustments.
• Experience in patient monitoring systems and adherence to physician-directed ECMO orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist during initiation, treatment course, and conclusion of ECMO.
• Demonstrate safety through proper hand-offs and rounds.
• Assess circuit integrity and set care plans accordingly.
• Maintain ECMO circuit safety during patient handling.
• Monitor anticoagulation, analgesics, inotropes, and blood products as prescribed.
• Adjust pump flow and oxygenator gas flow per physician guidelines.

Education

RN degree or higher

RT degree with RRT

Perfusionist CCP certification

Job description

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients requiring long-term pulmonary and cardiopulmonary support, under ECMO physician supervision.

You will collaborate with physicians, perfusionists, and clinical staff to initiate, run, and conclude ECMO therapy, monitor circuit integrity, anticoagulation, and blood products, and ensure safety during patient handling.