Medical Director, ECMO & Mechanical Circulatory Support

The Rane Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute seeks an experienced cardiology physician leader to serve as Medical Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support and ECMO programs at Hartford Hospital. This role provides clinical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for a growing ECMO service for cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and advanced heart failure.

The ideal candidate has deep ECMO expertise, board certification in cardiology, CT licensure eligibility, and a track record in

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board-certified cardiology.
• Demonstrated hands-on ECMO experience and leadership.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Connecticut.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead ECMO and Mechanical Circulatory Support program as physician leader.
• Oversee patient selection, cannulation strategies, management protocols, and decannulation processes.
• Develop and refine ECMO clinical pathways in line with ELSO standards and best practices.
• Monitor outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance in ECMO/MCS care.

Skills

Leadership

ECMO experience

Program development

Quality improvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD/DO with cardiology board certification

Job description

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute seeks an experienced cardiology physician leader to serve as Medical Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support and ECMO programs at Hartford Hospital. This role provides clinical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for a growing ECMO service for cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and advanced heart failure.

The ideal candidate has deep ECMO expertise, board certification in cardiology, CT licensure eligibility, and a track record in