Lead ECMO Specialist & Perfusion Program Leader

Cooper University Health Care; 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

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.