Title: ECMO Program Manager
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $142,800.00 - $160,300.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int [redacted] - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position SummaryThe ECMO Program Manager is a Physician Assistant responsible for supporting the operational, quality, educational, and strategic goals of the Adult ECMO Program. Reporting directly to the Medical and Surgical Directors of the Adult ECMO Program, this individual will assist program leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary care, advancing quality initiatives, supporting educational efforts, and overseeing activities necessary to achieve and maintain the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Platinum Center of Excellence designation.
The ECMO Program Manager serves as a liaison across multidisciplinary teams and supports program growth, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities- Assist the Medical and Surgical Directors with oversight and strategic development of the Adult ECMO Program
- Coordinate multidisciplinary ECMO care and communication among physicians, surgeons, intensivists, APPs, perfusionists, and nursing teams
- Support development and implementation of ECMO protocols, workflows, and care pathways
- Collaborate with the pediatrics/adult ECMO coordinator in all adult ECMO-related education initiatives and data management
- Participate in program operations, planning, and committee activities
- Lead quality and value-based initiatives supporting ELSO Platinum Center of Excellence goals
- Track quality metrics and program outcomes
- Coordinate morbidity and mortality reviews, case debriefings, and process improvement initiatives
- Support ELSO registry participation and accreditation efforts
- Lead and coordinate ECMO educational and simulation activities across multidisciplinary teams
- Coordinate onboarding, credentialing, competency assessment, and ongoing education for clinicians, including PAs, fellows, surgeons, and intensivists
- Develop educational materials and support training initiatives
- Manage the ECMO database, including data entry, and ensure data integrity and accessibility
- Coordinate ECMO-related data collection and submission
- Manage database access and reporting
- Support database-related quality improvement, research, and program analytics efforts
Education- Graduate from ARC-PA accredited program
ExperienceRequired:• Minimum 1-year critical care experience, preferably CTICU/ECMO
• Experience with ECMO management and multidisciplinary critical care teams
Preferred:• Experience with ELSO programs and Center of Excellence initiatives
• Experience in simulation, education, quality improvement, or database management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Team oriented individual able to work collaboratively to achieve team goals.
Licenses and Certifications- Current NYS PA license and NCCPA certification
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