ECMO and MCS staffing, matched to how your program runs.

ECMO and mechanical circulatory support roles are staffed very differently from one program to the next. Some centers build their ECMO service around perfusionists, others around ECMO-trained RNs or respiratory therapists, and coordinator roles may sit in nursing, perfusion, or the transplant program. We recruit permanently across these roles and start by clarifying which model your program uses, what scope the role carries, and which credentials you require.

ECMO / MCS Specialist roles we represent

Programs we place ECMO / MCS Specialists into

Why programs and clinicians work with us

We ask which staffing model you use

Perfusion-run, nursing-run, respiratory-run, and blended ECMO models call for different candidates. We define the model at intake rather than assuming one.

Candidates screened against employer-provided requirements

Licensure, certification, and scope requirements vary by program and by state. We screen against what your program actually requires, not a generic profile.

Confidential representation

Clinician information is shared with a prospective employer only as part of an agreed submission for a specific opportunity.

ECMO / MCS Specialist search questions

Is an ECMO specialist the same as a perfusionist?

No. Perfusion is a distinct profession with its own credentialing. Some programs staff ECMO with perfusionists, others with ECMO-trained nurses or respiratory therapists, and some use a blended team. We recruit for the model your program uses and keep the roles separate.

What credentials do these roles require?

Requirements vary by program, by role, and by state scope of practice. We confirm the specific licensure, certification, and training your program expects before we begin outreach.

Do you place ECMO and MCS roles permanently only?

Yes. We place permanent roles only. We do not staff locums or travel assignments.