Lead ECMO Specialist

Cooper Norcross University Hospital; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health seeks a Lead ECMO Specialist to provide clinical ECMO/ECLS care and to coordinate the program and staff education. This role reports to the Director of Perfusion Services and balances clinical work with program leadership, education, and quality initiatives.

The position emphasizes readiness of ECMO equipment, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and involvement in time-sensitive patient transfers and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
• Bachelor's degree in perfusion, cardiovascular science, or a related field.
• ECMO/ECLS education and training through an accredited perfusion program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical ECMO/ECLS practice (~30% of role).
• Coordinate education, training, simulation, and competency validation.
• Support multidisciplinary ECMO conferences and case reviews.

Skills

Clinical perfusion experience

ECMO/ECLS experience

Leadership in high-acuity environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in perfusion, cardiovascular science, or a related field

ECMO/ECLS education and training through an accredited perfusion program

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Lead ECMO Specialist is a Certified Clinical Perfusionist who provides clinical, operational, educational, and program support for the ECMO/ECLS program and reports to the Director, Perfusion Services. Approximately 30% of the role is dedicated to direct clinical ECMO/ECLS practice, with the remaining time focused on program coordination and support.

The Lead ECMO Specialist serves as a clinical resource for perfusionists and interdisciplinary teams; coordinates education, training, simulation, and competency validation; supports multidisciplinary ECMO conferences and case review; and maintains readiness of ECMO equipment, circuits, supplies, and transport resources.

The role coordinates referrals and patient transports from outside organizations in collaboration with the Transfer Center, ECMO medical leadership, Critical Care Transport, receiving clinical teams, and referring facilities. The Lead ECMO Specialist also supports quality improvement, data review, policy development, and standardization of ECMO practice.

Experience Required

Clinical perfusion experience required, including direct ECMO/ECLS experience. Prior lead, preceptor, education, simulation, or competency-validation experience preferred

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program. Bachelor's degree in perfusion, cardiovascular science, or a related field required. ECMO/ECLS education and training through an accredited perfusion education program and/or employer-based ECMO/ECLS training required, with documented clinical competency in ECMO/ECLS practice.

License/Certification Requirements

Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Licensed Perfusionist in the State of New Jersey. Current BLS certification required. Maintains ECMO/ECLS education and competencies as required by the organization.

Special Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in clinical perfusion and ECMO/ECLS support, with the ability to provide clinical leadership in high-acuity environments; educate and validate staff competency; coordinate interdisciplinary workflows; manage ECMO equipment and supplies; support quality improvement; and communicate effectively with internal teams and outside organizations during time-sensitive patient referrals and transports.

Salary Min ($)

USD $72.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $120.00