Travel ECMO Specialist: Critical Care Circuit Expert

SpecialtyCare; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401K

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure/certification costs covered

Professional development funds

Job summary

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist in New Jersey to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing long-term cardiopulmonary support. The role collaborates with the ECMO physician and clinical staff under supervision to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Responsibilities include circuit initiation and management, monitoring laboratory values and anticoagulation, and coordinating with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license or RT licensure with appropriate certification.
• Perfusionist certification (CCP) or equivalent required.
• Demonstrates superior ECMO knowledge including circuit, pump, flow, and anticoagulation management.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and perfusionists with ECMO initiation, maintenance, and discontinuation.
• Monitor ECMO circuit integrity and parameters during rounds.
• Assess blood gases and anticoagulation to maintain patient stability within prescribed parameters.
• Titrate infusions and coordinate with blood product administration as needed.
• Ensure patient safety and circuit integrity during care transitions.

Skills

ECMO therapy knowledge

Patient monitoring

Clinical collaboration

Education

RN license

RRT certification

CCP perfusionist certification

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

SpecialtyCare is seeking an ECMO Specialist in New Jersey to operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients needing long-term cardiopulmonary support. The role collaborates with the ECMO physician and clinical staff under supervision to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Responsibilities include circuit initiation and management, monitoring laboratory values and anticoagulation, and coordinating with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.