Overview We are seeking an experienced ECMO Specialist to join our high-acuity Critical Care team. This role provides advanced Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) management for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients requiring life-sustaining cardiopulmonary support. The ECMO Specialist independently manages ECMO circuits, monitors patient hemodynamics, and collaborates with intensivists, surgeons, and bedside nurses to ensure optimal perfusion, oxygenation, and acid-base balance. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced ICU Registered Nurses (RN) or Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) seeking advanced practice in extracorporeal life support within a high-performing program. Responsibilities ECMO Circuit & Patient Management • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ECMO circuits and related equipment • Maintain circuit integrity and ensure patient safety • Manage anticoagulation, blood products, and medication delivery • Support hemodynamic stability and perfusion within ordered parameters • Manage CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) when integrated with ECMO • Respond rapidly to emergencies and mechanical complications Interdisciplinary Collaboration • Partner with ICU nurses, physicians, perfusionists, and respiratory teams • Facilitate safe mobility and participation in Physical/Occupational Therapy • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning ECMO Transport • Participate in ground, helicopter, and fixed-wing ECMO transports • Provide advanced extracorporeal life support during interfacility transfers Quality & Program Development • Perform quality assurance, preventive maintenance, and equipment checks • Contribute to quality improvement and benchmarking initiatives • Assist ECMO Medical Director and Coordinator with program optimization • Maintain ongoing professional development and ECMO education Qualifications Education & Licensure • Graduate of an accredited: • Respiratory Therapy program (RRT – Florida license required) - OR - • Registered Nurse program (RN – Florida license required) Experience • Minimum 2 years ICU experience • Preferred: 1+ year ECMO Specialist experience with formal primer training Required Certifications • BLS (Basic Life Support) • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – within 6 weeks of hire • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – within 6 weeks of hire Ideal Candidate Profile • Strong background in CVICU, CTICU, PICU, NICU, or Medical ICU • Advanced knowledge of hemodynamics, perfusion, and acid-base balance • Confident managing high-acuity cardiopulmonary life support • Calm under pressure with strong crisis management skills • Committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement •