About this role
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description
The ECMO Program Manager provides strategic, operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program. This position is accountable for the 24-hour management and oversight of all ECMO-related services, ensuring excellence in patient care, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, financial stewardship, staff development, and program growth. The ECMO Program Manager collaborates closely with cardiac surgery, critical care, heart failure, perfusion, nursing, respiratory therapy, emergency services, and executive leadership to develop, implement, and sustain a comprehensive ECMO program.
The Manager serves as the primary liaison for ECMO operations, quality initiatives, accreditation readiness, education, and future program expansion. Responsibilities align with ELSO guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational strategic objectives.
Qualifications
Degrees
- Masters
Licenses & Certifications
- RN License
- BLS
- ACLS
- A-AEC Adult ECMO Practitioner Certification, CES-A Certified ECMO Specialist
Additional Qualifications
- Must have an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Florida.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Adult ECMO Practitioner Certification (A-AEC) from ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) or Certified ECMO Specialist (CES-A) from AmSECT (American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology) required.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 years
Must have an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Florida, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Adult ECMO Practitioner Certification (A-AEC) from ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) or Certified ECMO Specialist (CES-A) from AmSECT (American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology) required.
EOE, including disability/vets