ECMO Coordinator
Core
Provides continuous monitoring, troubleshooting, and bedside support for mechanical circulatory support devices (ECMO) for critically ill patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas.
Role type
Clinical ECMO Coordinator (RN or Respiratory Therapist)
Builds
Uninterrupted life support for pre- and post-transplant patients, post-cardiac arrest, and those with pulmonary illness or congenital heart defects.
Domain
Critical Care / Mechanical Circulatory Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECMO device management, continuous patient monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, critical care nursing or respiratory therapy
Preferred skills
Mechanical support device experience, ACLS, PALS
Technologies
ECMO equipment, mechanical circulatory support devices
Responsibilities
Maintain heart and lung support devices, apply specialized training to clinical problems, provide continuous bedside presence, perform water drills for competency
Seniority
Mid-level, specialized clinical role