ECMO Coordinator-Perfusionist - Cardiac ECMO Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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ECMO Coordinator-Perfusionist - Cardiac ECMO Full-time Days Location Chicago, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital Job REQID 163932 Job Function General Healthcare Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Full-TimeThe salary range for this position is $78.29 - $97.86 (Hourly Rate)Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.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 section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.Benefits:
  • $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
  • $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
  • $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
  • $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
  • Paid time off and Holiday pay
DescriptionMaintain as well as periodically review and update ECMO program polices, standards and quality measures in collaboration with the program medical director and other key stakeholders.Purchase and manage all equipment and inventory required for care of a patient on ECMO.Coordinate and facilitate ECMO training for newly recruited ECMO Specialists in accordance with ELSO guidelines. This includes ongoing continuing education for ECMO Specialists. Provide ECMO education for clinicians throughout the medical center including, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, faculty and resident physicians, physician assistants, as well as perfusionists.Provide clinical expertise and supervision while a patient is on ECMO.This will include collaboration and discussion with ECMO physicians as well as the patients primary care team, direct supervision of ECMO specialists at the bedside, as well as indirect supervision and support on an on call basis.Maintain 24 hour accountability over the ECMO program. Maintain relationships with various clinical services that support the ECMO program including: pediatric critical care, adult critical care, cardiothoracic surgery, adult and pediatric general surgery, adult and pediatric cardiology, as well as neonatology.Coordinate monthly ECMO specialist and ECMO initiation coverage schedules among a multidisciplinary team of ECMO specialists. Leads and participates in process improvement for the program and for the quality of clinical outcomes.Maintain database of ECMO patients, outcomes, and complications and submit to ELSO as required. Develop and manage all aspects of material and human resources within budget.Transcribe and submit ECMO patient billing including appropriate supply and procedural CDM codes.Follow emerging trends in the field of Extracorporeal Life Support by reading published peer reviewed journal articles as well as attendance at regional or national ECMO conferences.Additional Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care as needed. This can include, performing the role of ECMO specialist, or setting up and initiating ECMO support as well as providing urgent or emergent circuit component change-out on an on call basis. EOE including Disabled and Veterans.#INDC
#LI-JL1QualificationsRequired:Licensed Perfusionist by the State of Illinois (IDFPR).At least 3 years of critical care and ECMO experience.Experience with both veno-arterial and veno-venous modes of ECMO support in all patient age groups (neonatal through adult).Experience with the setup, priming, and initiation of centrifugal pump based ECMO equipment.Desired:Certified Clinical Perfusionist. Demonstrated competency in critical care, interpersonal relationship skills, leadership ability, commitment to the organization and flexibility.Licensed in critical care nursing, respiratory therapy (licensed and registered), or as a certified clinical perfusionist.Experience building positive working relationships and facilitating high functioning teams.Expert in ELSO Guidelines for ECMO programs and serves as a mentor and leader for staff in meeting standards. Serving as an effective educator is essential aspect of this role.Strong leadership capabilities through communication, education and management.ECMO Coordinator will serve as a liaison between ECMO team and various clinical areas and teams throughout the medical center that utilize ECMO services.Equal OpportunityNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.BenefitsWe 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 section to learn more.Share This JobFeatured JobsRecently Viewed JobsYou do not have any recently viewed jobsNursing OpportunitiesBenefitsInformation Services CareersNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer 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.Contact us if you need any further information about NM Nursing Careers at .We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any step in our application or interviewing process, please email and a Human Resources representative will connect with you to discuss next steps.© 2025 by Northwestern Medicine® and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare.Northwestern Medicine® is a trademark of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, used by Northwestern University.

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