ECMO Specialist (RN or RRT)

Company: UF Health
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description About the Role: 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. Key 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 Minimum 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

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