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

Try These Other Programs

ECMO Training At Academic Medical Centers Such As Duke ECMO Program | ELSO Affiliated Courses