Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

ECMO Coordinator

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeWinston-Salem, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree is required, and the candidate must have graduated from an accredited registered nurse, respiratory therapy, or cardiovascular perfusion program.
A minimum of two years of direct patient care experience in a neonatal, pediatric, or adult intensive care unit setting is required.
A current registered nurse, certified respiratory therapist/registered respiratory therapist, or certified clinical perfusionist license in the appropriate state is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight and serve as a subject matter expert in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy.
Lead the day-to-day operations of the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation program, ensuring compliance with 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 extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Ensure accurate and timely data collection, reporting, and maintenance of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry.
Drive quality improvement initiatives by monitoring outcomes, implementing best practices, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Assist with staffing support and coverage planning as needed.
Act as a liaison between the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation team, departmental leadership, and other stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

Three years of critical care nursing experience is preferred.
Critical Care Registered Nurse certification is preferred.
Advanced Critical Care ECMO certification is preferred.

What We Offer

ECMO Coordinator

Location: Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule: Day shift, M-F

Department: Hospital Based Programs

TheECMO 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.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

186430

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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