Position : ECMO Manager
Department : ECMO (Respiratory Therapy)
Schedule : 40 hours per week, On-site
POSITION SUMMARY :
The ECMO Manager provides operational, clinical, and administrative management of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program in partnership with the ECMO Medical Director, Senior Administrative Director of CT Surgery, Respiratory Therapy leadership, and multidisciplinary teams. Reporting to the Respiratory Director, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of ECMO Specialists, program operations, staffing coordination, competency management, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, education, equipment readiness, and program performance. The ECMO Manager collaborates closely with physician and service line leadership to support safe, evidence-based ECMO care while ensuring operational excellence and continuous program improvement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Day-to-Day Operations and Program Readiness: Manages daily operations of the ECMO program, coordinating staffing availability, operational workflows, and clinical protocols in collaboration with the ECMO Medical Director and Senior Administrative Director of CT Surgery to ensure continuous clinical service delivery. (30% of time)
Lead and Develop ECMO Personnel: Recruits, onboards, supervises, evaluates, and mentors ECMO Specialists while coordinating workforce schedules with Respiratory Therapy leadership and overseeing ongoing competency validation and professional development. (20% of time)
Oversee Clinical Quality, Education, and Regulatory Compliance: Coordinates clinical quality improvement initiatives, Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) data reporting, policy maintenance, simulation training, and accreditation readiness to adhere to institutional and regulatory standards. (20% of time)
Financial & Resource Management: Oversees ECMO supplies, specialized equipment, inventory levels, vendor relations, and operational budget allocations while participating in capital equipment planning. (10% of time)
Drive Strategic and Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partners with leadership across Critical Care, CT Surgery, Respiratory Therapy, Perfusion, Nursing, and medical staffs to align clinical workflows and maintain interdisciplinary program integration. (10% of time)
Continuous Improvement: Analyzes program metrics, leads operational performance reviews, coordinates research support activities, and implements process improvement strategies across the care continuum. (10% of time)
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
Disclaimer: Percentages are approximations used for job evaluation purposes. Actual time spent on specific duties may fluctuate based on operational needs and department priorities
JOB REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate Degree from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a minimum of five (5) years of critical care Respiratory Therapy (RRT) experience, of which at least three (3) years must be ECMO operational experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, or related field; prior experience as an ECMO Manager or Lead
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
ELSO ECMO Specialist certification
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of ECMO operations, ELSO standards, and critical care practice
Knowledge of healthcare…