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