ECMO Coordinator

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks an ECMO Coordinator to provide expert clinical leadership and manage the ECMO program. The role blends advanced ECMO care with program administration, aligning with evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, ICU/critical care experience, RN/CRT/RRT/CCP licensure, ACLS/BLS, and CCRN preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, or cardiovascular perfusion.
• CCR,N preferred; ACLS and BLS required.
• Minimum ICU/critical care experience; neonatal/pediatric/adult considered.
• Current state RN/CRT/RRT/CCP license required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and ECMO therapy SME.
• Lead day-to-day ECMO program operations and ensure policy compliance.
• Support staff education, competency development, and clinical training.
• Oversee data collection, reporting, and ELSO registry maintenance.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and outcomes monitoring.
• Assist in staffing coverage and liaison with leadership.

Skills

ECMO expertise

Clinical leadership

Program management

Quality improvement

Staff education

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree (RN/Respiratory/Perfusion)

CCRN (preferred)

ACLS & BLS certifications

RN license / CRT/RRT / CCP license

Tools

ELSO registry experience

Job description

What We Offer

ECMO Coordinator

Location: Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule: Day shift, M-F

Department: Hospital Based Programs

The ECMO Coordinator is a dynamic hybrid role that blends advanced clinical expertise with strategic administrative responsibilities to support and lead the ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) program. This role is designed for a highly skilled clinician with specialized training in all modalities of extracorporeal support, who also demonstrates strong leadership and program management capabilities.

Functioning similarly to an Assistant Nurse Manager, the ECMO Coordinator provides departmental leadership and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional, evidence-based patient care and optimal program performance.

What You\'ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical oversight and serve as a subject matter expert in ECMO therapy.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the ECMO program, ensuring compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and other healthcare professionals to support staff education, competency development, and clinical training in ECMO.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection, reporting, and maintenance of the ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) registry.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, including monitoring outcomes, implementing best practices, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist in staffing support and coverage planning as needed.
• Act as a liaison between the ECMO team, departmental leadership, and other stakeholders.

What We\'re Looking For

• Education:
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program, respiratory therapy program, or cardiovascular perfusion program.
  • CCRN, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of (2) two years of direct patient care experience in a neonatal, pediatric or adult ICU setting is required.
  • Three years Critical Care Nursing, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN, CRT/RRT, or CCP license in appropriate state, required.
  • ACLS, required.
  • BLS, required.
  • Advanced Critical Care ECMO, preferred.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

186430