What is a ECMO Specialist
Operates Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuits, Manages Anticoagulation, And Monitors Critically Ill Patients On ECMO Support | Requires Advanced Clinical Judgment And Circuit Troubleshooting Skills.
ECMO Specialist Core Duties
Initiate And Manage ECMO Circuits | Monitor Anticoagulation And Hemodynamics | Troubleshoot Circuit And Pump Issues | Coordinate With Perfusionists And Intensivists | Document ECMO Runs And Safety Checks.
ECMO Specialist Education Requirements
Specialized Certificate Or Advanced Respiratory/Perfusion Training With ECMO Clinical Practicum
ECMO Specialist License and Accreditation Agency
ELSO Recommended Training | Employer Credential
ECMO Specialist Program Length
2 to 12 Months
ECMO Specialist Salary Min and Max
$70000 to $130000
ECMO Specialist Work Settings
Cardiac Surgery Centers | Hospitals | Intensive Care Units | Pediatric ICUs
ECMO Specialist Key Skills
ECMO Circuit Management | Anticoagulation Monitoring | Troubleshooting | Patient Assessment
Look for These Programs
ECMO Training At Academic Medical Centers Such As Duke ECMO Program | ELSO Affiliated Courses