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Emory Healthcare

ECMO Specialist

Atlanta, GA

Clinical ECMO Patient Care 1. Independently manage ECMO support for patients within established clinical protocols. 2. Assist perfusionists with ECMO initiation procedures and understand the ...

Emory Healthcare

ECMO Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$49.26 - $58.55/hr

Clinical ECMO Patient Care 1. Independently manage ECMO support for patients within established clinical protocols. 2. Assist perfusionists with ECMO initiation procedures and understand the ...

Emory Healthcare

ECMO Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Clinical ECMO Patient Care 1. Independently manage ECMO support for patients within established clinical protocols. 2. Assist perfusionists with ECMO initiation procedures and understand the ...

Allina Health

$50/hr

Per Diem ECMO Specialists must attend 4 educational events per year. * Per Diem employees are ... Manages airway appropriately to include positioning, security, humidification selection and ...

Emory Healthcare

ECMO Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Clinical ECMO Patient Care 1. Independently manage ECMO support for patients within established clinical protocols. 2. Assist perfusionists with ECMO initiation procedures and understand the ...

Novant Health

ECMO Coordinator

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

Functioning similarly to an Assistant Nurse Manager, the ECMO Coordinator provides departmental leadership and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional, evidence-based ...

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How much do ecmo manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for ecmo manager in the United States is $26.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $32.69 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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Infographic showing various Ecmo Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,806 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

ECMO Specialist

Atlanta, GA

Emory Healthcare
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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Job Summary: The ECMO Specialist II supports the mission, vision, and values of Emory Healthcare by providing advanced care for patients receiving Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS). Working in collaboration with ECMO Program Leadership and a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the ECMO Specialist II manages ECMO therapy across the continuum of care, including acute, subacute, and outpatient follow-up phases. This role provides advanced clinical assessment, participates in ECMO procedures, supports patient transport, maintains ECMO equipment and supplies, and contributes to program quality improvement and education initiatives. Primary duties and responsibilities: Clinical ECMO Patient Care 1. Independently manage ECMO support for patients within established clinical protocols. 2. Assist perfusionists with ECMO initiation procedures and understand the procedural steps required for ECMO initiation. 3. Provide ECMO support using non-primary ECMO circuits when required. Clinical Communication and Education: 1. Communicate ECMO-related patient issues to multidisciplinary teams including pharmacy, pulmonology, nephrology, and other specialty services. 2. Analyze ECMO circuit trends and recommend troubleshooting strategies to the ECMO team. 3. Precept and mentor new ECMO Specialist I's and support ECMO education initiatives. Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required. Work Type: On-Site Minimum Required Qualifications: Education - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or Respiratory Therapy. Experience - 5-10 years of Critical Care RN or RRT experience. If less than 5 years of CVICU specific experience, must have greater than 2 years of ECMO experience. Licensure - Active Georgia RN or Respiratory Therapy license or eligibility for licensure. Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required): - All competencies of ECMO Specialist I. - Ability to communicate ECMO-related issues to non-ECMO clinical specialties. - Ability to analyze ECMO circuit patterns and recommend troubleshooting actions. - Ability to precept ECMO Specialist I new hires. - Ability to assist perfusionists with ECMO initiation procedures. - Ability to provide ECMO support using non-primary ECMO circuits. Preferred Qualifications Experience - 3-5 years of ECMO Specialist experience Certification - Advanced ECMO training or ECLS-related professional certifications. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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