In January 2014, Innovative ECMO Concepts (IEC) was formed by a group of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) experts who shared a single vision, mission, and passion to support the growing ECLS community. Our company educates and supports the Extracorporeal Life Support community through providing highly trained specialists for bedside support, conducting ECLS patient transports, evaluating and building ECLS programs while continuing quality improvement initiatives and research aimed at advancing the ECLS field.
Mission Statement
Provide superior support to the ECLS community with a focus on improving patient outcomes. Through education, research, and evaluation of current ECLS data, we strive to promote the best evidence-based medical practices available today.
Vision Statement
With a multi-disciplinary approach, we will provide the ECLS community with consistent and reliable services including education, staffing, patient transport, program evaluations, team building strategies and perfusion services.
Core Values
At Innovative ECMO, our five-core values state who we are and what we stand for as a company. As we continue to grow, we strive to ensure that our core values remain alive and well. As an Innovative ECMO Concepts team member, we ask that you commit to our core values:
- Be a Great Team Player - Treat yourself and others with respect.
- Growth - Constantly look for ways to improve.
- Commitment - Believe in Innovative ECMO Concepts mission of helping patients.
- Honesty and Integrity - Conduct yourself with honesty, integrity and transparency at all times.
- Customer Service - Listen, understand and be attentive to customer's needs. Be the reason why IEC is requested.
At Innovative ECMO Concepts, every team member is essential to advancing ECMO care and transforming patient outcomes. We offer a flexible, rewarding career with top-tier training, industry-leading benefits, and the prestige of Joint Commission accreditation. Join a passionate team that values your expertise and is dedicated to setting new standards in healthcare. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on patients' lives and shape the future of ECMO, we invite you to join us today!
Accredited by the Joint Commission
Innovative ECMO Concepts is proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in ECMO care. This gold seal signifies our high standards, dedication to continuous improvement, and focus on advancing patient care with cutting-edge, compassionate medical services.
About the Role
Job Title: ECMO Coordinator
Location: Virginia/Washington D.C. Area (On-Site; Must be local and within driving distance)
Scheduling Requirements:
- Must maintain residence within a 45-minute response time to the hospital
- 40 hr/wk position with 50% call time
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary ranges from $120,000 - $170,000 per year, with competitive compensation.
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees. IEC covers 70% of the costs for dependents, with 30% deducted from payroll.
- Full-time employees are covered under IEC's life, accidental death, dismemberment, and disability plans, with premiums paid by IEC.
- Participation in the Employer's Guideline 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Benefits effective from the first day of the month following enrollment.
- Exemplary training, continued education, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Promote company ECMO staffing, education, and transport services.
- Be available to company executives and hospital leadership during business and off-hours for emergencies.
- Set up, prime, and initiate ECMO support; train others in these skills.
- Identify and diagnose ECMO circuit issues; communicate and evaluate results.
- Review patient records and make recommendations per physician orders.
- Conduct ECMO education and simulation training as requested.
- Maintain professionalism and effective communication with team members, hospital staff, patients, and families.
- Collaborate with various teams to define quality initiatives and participate in quality improvement projects.
- Participate in mortality & morbidity reviews.
- Manage a staff of 25-40 ECLS specialists.
- Lead local ground transports as required.
- Ensure ECMO equipment's proper functioning and availability.
- Order or rent additional equipment as needed.
- Provide training, orientation, and mentorship to new ECMO specialists.
- Contribute to program growth and new initiatives.
- Participate in committees and meetings.
- Complete hospital-based training and competencies for team members.
- Develop and review educational materials for patients and families.
- Represent IEC positively in all interactions.
- Address client complaints and coordinate additional resources as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in nursing, respiratory care, or perfusion technology, with preferred ECMO coordinator experience and strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Previous management or leadership experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate effectively and perform in stressful situations.
- Prolonged standing, walking, and physical activity; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Visual and auditory acuity required.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 USD per year (Remote - Falls Church, VA / Washington, DC)