ECMO Program Lead — Clinical & Ops

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

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.