Pediatric ECMO Specialist — Night Shift

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, FL is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate ECLS under leadership, ensuring perfusion stability and safety.

The role supports neonate, pediatric and adult patients across ICUs, handles scheduled and emergency ECLS, and collaborates with physicians, perfusionists and bedside staff.

Candidates should have a nursing or respiratory therapy degree, Florida license, BLS, and be prepared to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing or respiratory therapy program.
• Maintains license as a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist by the Florida Department of Health.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.
• Must obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS Certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of ELSO ECMO provider course within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily staffing for ECLS services.
• Interprets, adjusts and completes ECMO care with physicians and perfusionists.
• Works across multiple ICUs to provide ECLS support for neonate, pediatric and adult patients.
• Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency ECLS in hospital and pre-hospital settings.
• Operates ECMO equipment under direction from MD/perfusion providers.
• Monitors and troubleshoots the ECMO circuit and related equipment.
• Administers blood products and medications through the ECMO circuit.
• Manages equipment when connected in-line with ECMO circuit.
• Attends Mandatory Quarterly Simulations and ensures safety and compliance.

Skills

ECMO knowledge

ICU experience

Pediatric care

Team communication

Education

Nursing or Respiratory Therapy degree

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, FL is seeking an ECMO Specialist to operate ECLS under leadership, ensuring perfusion stability and safety.

The role supports neonate, pediatric and adult patients across ICUs, handles scheduled and emergency ECLS, and collaborates with physicians, perfusionists and bedside staff.

Candidates should have a nursing or respiratory therapy degree, Florida license, BLS, and be prepared to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS within 6 months.