Bachelor's degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, or cardiovascular perfusion required
Minimum of 2 years direct patient care experience in ICU settings required
3 years Critical Care Nursing experience preferred
Current RN, CRT/RRT, or CCP licensing required
ACLS and BLS certifications required
Advanced Critical Care ECMO certification preferred
Responsibilities
Provide clinical oversight as the ECMO therapy subject matter expert
Lead daily operations of the ECMO program for compliance and best practices
Collaborate with nursing and health professionals for staff education and training
Ensure accurate data management for the ELSO registry
Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor program outcomes
Assist in staffing and coverage planning as needed
Liaise between the ECMO team and departmental leadership
Benefits
Day shift schedule, Monday to Friday
Opportunity to lead and innovate within the ECMO program
Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Focus on quality improvement and best practices
Potential for professional growth in ECMO expertise
Full Job Description
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.
Job Opening ID
186430
About Novant Health
Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system that serves patients and communities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The organization includes 15 medical centers and more than 1,600 physicians and specialists. Novant Health is committed to providing high-quality care and improving the health of its communities through innovative programs and services. The organization is also dedicated to advancing medical research and education, and has partnerships with several leading academic institutions. Novant Health has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
