Pediatric ECMO Coordinator

About this Position

Integration Health is a Joint Commission-accredited leader in ECMO and perfusion support. As the parent company of Innovative ECMO Concepts (IEC) and Innovative Perfusion Concepts (IPC), we deliver confidence through expert staffing, patient transport, and program development—advancing critical care and improving patient outcomes nationwide.

Pediatric ECMO Coordinator

Virginia/Washington D.C. Area (On-Site; Must be local and within driving distance)

Full-Time;
Salaried

40 hr/wk position, 50% call time

• Competitive compensation ranging from $130,000 - $155,000 per year.
• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Employer covers 70% of the health, vision, and dental insurance costs for employees’ dependents. Dependents may be added to employee benefit selections, with 30% of the premium costs deducted from employee payroll.
• Full‑time employees covered under term life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long‑term disability plans; employer pays premiums.
• Employer matches contributions to the 401(k) plan: 100% of first 1% of deferrals, 50% between 1% and 6% of salary.
• Training program, continued education opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

• Understand and promote company ECMO staffing, education and transport offerings.
• Coordinate with Integration Health executives, hospital leadership, and direct reports for emergencies.
• Set up, prime, blood prime, and initiate ECMO support; train others in these skills.
• Identify and diagnose ECMO circuit/component issues, propose and conduct safe alternatives.
• Evaluate patients’ medical records and make recommendations based on physicians’ orders and goals.
• Conduct ECMO didactic education and simulation (wet lab) as requested.
• Maintain professionalism and communication with team members, hospital employees, patients, and families.
• Collaborate with Nursing Leadership, Respiratory Care, Perfusion, and ECMO Medical Directors to define quality initiatives.
• Comply with hospital initiatives, quality improvement projects, and safety standards.
• Participate in mortality & morbidity review with medical directors.
• Manage a staff of 25-40 ECLS specialists; may lead local ground transports.
• Ensure equipment is in working order, disposable supplies are available, and additional equipment is ordered/rented as needed.
• Provide didactic training, bedside orientation, and mentorship to new ECMO specialists.
• Give feedback on performance and encourage professionalism and leadership.
• Maintain appropriate ECMO scheduling and staffing levels.
• Participate in program growth, new initiatives, committees, and meetings.
• Ensure ECMO team members complete hospital-based annual training and competencies.
• Determine educational activities for new procedures or equipment and document their conduct.
• Coordinate new equipment utilization and training for end users.
• Develop and review patient and family education materials.
• Oversee training materials and competency checklists.
• Represent Integration Health positively in all interactions.
• Resolve client complaints through coordination of resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, respiratory care, or perfusion technology preferable.
• Previous Pediatric ECMO Coordinator experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology.
• Mastery level knowledge of extracorporeal life support.
• Excellent communication skills with hospital employees, physicians, colleagues, and community professionals.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to develop relationships quickly.
• Competency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Preference for coordinator/primer experience; otherwise management, lead RT, or charge nurse experience considered.

• Effective communication and performance in stressful situations.
• Ability to see, hear, stand, walk, stoop, bend, and squat for prolonged periods.
• Read, speak, and write English.
• Ability to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance.
• Work independently for extended periods without leaving the patient care area.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust.

Integration Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.