ECMO Program Coordinator

Closing Date:

09/28/2026Instructional DevelopmentRegularDay Shift (United States of America)NoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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The ECMO program coordinator is a registered nurse who in close coordination with the ECMO medical director and ECMO/MCS team is responsible for the development implementation and operationalization of the ECMO Program and other MCS programs. The ECMO Program Coordinator will monitor evaluate and initiate performance improvement processes to support the success of the program. They will monitor collect and report metrics to the ECLS team and the ELSO ECMO registry. They will be responsible for maintaining and upholding compliance in training requirements for all ECLS staff through the development and coordination of required initial and ongoing training and evaluation of clinical competence of ECLS specialists. The ECMO/MCS coordinator will be responsible for program development of the ECMO program and will assist with other MCS programs. While holding a working knowledge of ECMO the candidate will cover call rotation with the other ECMO coordinators providing a 24/7 call responsibility. This position provides clinical leadership and expertise in the implementation and management of the program utilizing evidence-based standards and careful stewardship of resources to promote conservation and appropriate use of ECLS intervention and resources at UAMS.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associates Degree Nursing Diploma Bachelors in Nursing or Masters in Nursing.

• Valid RN License

• 1 year of Registered nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN degree in nursing

• 3 years of experience as an ECMO Specialist

• Previous experience as an ECLS/ECMO specialist or ECLS/ECMO coordinator

• National Certification

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Functions as an expert clinician for the ECLS patients

• Monitors evaluates and improves clinical practice quality and safety related to ECLS

• Consults and collaborates with patient care teams; makes rounds on ECLS patients

• Develops implements and oversees the orientation programs for ECLS practitioners

• Creates and implements initial and ongoing competency assessment for ECLS practitioners

• Evaluates the practice environment concerning existing evidence and:

• Designs and implements quality improvement strategies to ensure that performance related to nursing sensitive indicators and ECLS registry metrics meets or exceeds established goals.

• Identifies individual practice issues develops improvement strategies and contributes to performance appraisal for all nursing staff on assigned units.

• Develops evaluation methods to measure safety and effectiveness for interventions and outcomes.

• Uses current research findings and other evidence to expand clinical knowledge enhance role performance and increase knowledge of professional issues.

• Responsible for the future development implementation and evaluation of an ECLS transport team

• Maintains ECLS equipment and supplies needed for successful initiation and ongoing intervention of ECLS

• Articulates the strategy and operationalization of the UAMS Adult ECLS program. An ECLS program requires a multidisciplinary approach to care and the program must be developed around a diverse group of stakeholders including nurses physicians pharmacists perfusionists surgical teams financial representatives etc.

• Provides direction to improve the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary team and maintains the ECMO schedule.

• Develops policies protocols and guidelines based on evidence to ensure appropriate ECLS initiation management and follow-up.

• Provides leadership in the coordination and implementation of quality improvement activities around ECLS initiation ongoing intervention and follow-up with patients.

• Responsible for establishing UAMS as a leader in ECLS by utilizing an Interprofessional team and patient-centric approach.

• Analyzes and provides data and information about ECLS management and outcomes to the ECLS Steering Committee and ECLS team members: patient safety & satisfaction medical risks quality outcomes financial costs etc.

• Maintains data reporting to the ECLO ECMO registry

• Reviews with quality management any major complications through M&M and shares findings with ECLS team members

• Engages in a formal process seeking feedback regarding role performance with all stakeholders. Participates in peer review.

• Formally disseminates findings through activities such as presentations publications and consultation

• Identifies opportunities for the generation and use of research

• Knowledge Transfer

• Maintains excellence in interpersonal skills and conflict management.

• Builds credibility and trust with care providers/clinicians/leadership as a champion of the ECLS program.

• Develops implements and evaluates education and training programs relating to the ECLS program.

• Responsible for the coordination of community outreach activities.

• Serves as a liaison between patient care areas and professional services.

• Maintains and/or disseminates changes in evidence protocols or standard work.

• Communicates plans and decisions to stakeholders (e.g. committees ECLS team members administration).

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran Status

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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