RN ECMO Coordinator, Medical ICU

Community Medical Centers

$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; approval needed for healthcare-related degrees under nursing leadership.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field or national specialty certification in nursing/ECMO.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in open-heart or cardiothoracic surgery required.
  • At least 2 years of ECMO experience in a critical care setting essential.
  • Current RN license to practice in California mandatory.
  • BLS certification by AHA required; national certification for specialty role preferred.
  • Preferred certifications include CCRN or CES-A for ECMO specialists.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and clinical functions of the ECMO Program across multiple facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices during ECMO procedures.
  • Lead and validate ECMO staff education and competency assessments.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and data reporting for ECMO services.
  • Maintain readiness of ECMO equipment and staffing for emergencies.
  • Act as a clinical expert and ECMO specialist as needed for patient care.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance ECMO service execution.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing training and professional development in ECMO and critical care.
  • Collaboration opportunities with top multidisciplinary specialists in a supportive environment.
  • Work within a well-established and recognized healthcare system across multiple facilities.
Full Job Description
ResponsibilitiesThe ECMO Coordinator provides day-to-day operational and clinical oversight of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO/ECLS) Program across Community Health System (CHS) including Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC), Clovis Community Medical Center (CCMC) and Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital (FHSH). This role ensures safe, evidence-based ECMO care across the continuum—from cannulation through decannulation—while maintaining compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards. The ECMO Coordinator leads ECMO education and competency validation, supports quality and data reporting, oversees equipment and staffing readiness, and functions as a clinical expert and ECMO Specialist when required to meet patient care and staffing needs. This position works closely with physicians, surgeons, perfusionists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary critical care teams across all ECMO sites.operational challenges. Qualifications Educationo High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or CHS-approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required.Required (one of the following):o Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare-related field. Healthcare-related degrees may require approval by nursing executive leadership. o National specialty certification applicable to nursing or ECMO practice  Experienceo Minimum of 6 months of open-heart or cardiothoracic surgical experienceo Critical care experience required, including a minimum of two (2) years of ECMO experience  Licenses and Certificationso RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California requiredo BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) requiredo NATIONAL - National Certification related to specialty and applicable to role (if qualifying with this option) required  One of the following is preferred:o CCRN - Certified Critical Care Registered Nurseo CES-A - Adult Certified ECMO Specialist Disclaimers • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

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