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Seven Healthcare

Respiratory Therapist

Libertyville, IL · On-site

$2.6K/wk

Manage ECMO, ventilator associated PNA, and prevention strategies * Conduct spontaneous breathing trials and ABG draws * Utilize EPIC charting system and operate ventilators such as PB840, 980, Servo ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for ecmo manager in Chicago, IL is $27.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.84 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ECMO manager?

ECMO Managers are healthcare professionals responsible for overseeing the operation and management of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) programs in hospitals or medical centers. They supervise clinical teams, ensure proper protocol adherence, manage equipment and supplies, and coordinate patient care involving ECMO support. Their role is critical in providing life-saving treatment for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure, and they often provide training, quality control, and administrative support to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

What are the primary challenges faced by an ECMO manager in coordinating multidisciplinary care teams?

As an ECMO Manager, one of the main challenges is ensuring smooth communication and collaboration among a diverse team, including perfusionists, critical care physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. The role often requires rapid decision-making in high-stress situations and balancing the needs of multiple patients with limited ECMO resources. Proactive scheduling, regular interdisciplinary meetings, and ongoing staff training are essential for maintaining high-quality care and minimizing complications. Successful ECMO Managers foster a culture of teamwork and adaptability to handle the dynamic environment of extracorporeal life support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ECMO manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ECMO Manager, you need an in-depth understanding of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy, critical care, and a registered nursing or respiratory therapy background, often with advanced certifications like ECMO Specialist (CESA/CESN). Familiarity with ECMO circuit technology, patient monitoring systems, and relevant hospital protocols is essential. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are crucial for managing teams and responding to high-stress, dynamic clinical situations. These skills ensure patient safety, optimal team performance, and effective coordination of complex, life-saving therapies.

What is the difference between Ecmo Manager vs Ecmo Coordinator?

AspectEcmo ManagerEcmo Coordinator
CertificationsRN, Critical Care Certification, ECMO CertificationRN, Critical Care Certification, ECMO Certification
Work EnvironmentOversees ECMO programs, manages staff, develops protocolsAssists with patient care, coordinates ECMO procedures, supports staff
ResponsibilitiesLeadership, program management, staff trainingPatient monitoring, equipment setup, scheduling

The Ecmo Manager typically holds a leadership role, overseeing ECMO programs and staff, while the Ecmo Coordinator focuses on patient care coordination and operational support. Both roles require similar certifications and work in hospital settings, but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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ECMO Specialist - RN - Cardiac ECMO Full-time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Description

The ECMO Specialist - RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

  • An experienced Registered Nurse, who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving on a given shift.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors, operates, and adjusts ECMO circuits and the components to maintain patient specific parameters
  • Continually assess and evaluate ECMO circuit and troubleshoot any difficulties
  • Assist team members with cannulation and responds to eCPR, SHOCK, and lung rescue calls
  • Able to set up and prime ECMO circuits independently
  • Completed shift audit of not in use circuits and equipment to ensure seamless deployment
  • Competent in troubleshooting skills within circuit
  • Independent intra/inter hospital transport as part of interdisciplinary
  • Confidently differentiate physiology for VV and VA ECMO indications
  • Partner with ECMO Coordinators and Physician Leadership to advance the ECMO program within and across NM system
  • Assist in staff training and competencies and quality and outcome review to ensure alignment with the ELSO guidelines
  • Adheres to established system policies and procedures related to ECMO management
  • Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team for safe management of ECMO circuit
  • Establish connection for CRRT to the ECMO Circuit
  • Maintain scheduled pre and post oxygenator gases and necessary laboratory monitoring
  • Complete required shift documentation regarding patients progress
  • Completes necessary billing documents and data capture for database management and improvement of quality outcome measurement
  • Maintains and completes necessary bi-annual competencies and trainings per ELSO guidelines

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required
  • Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois required
  • BLS - American Heart Association
  • ACLS - American Heart Association

Preferred:

  • 2 years of CTICU experience
  • CCRN for nursing

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required
  • Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois required
  • BLS - American Heart Association
  • ACLS - American Heart Association

Preferred:

  • 2 years of CTICU experience
  • CCRN for nursing
Education:Licensed Patient Care GiverEmployment Type: Full-time

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