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Opportunities for you!
- Direct impact on quality patient care in a 24-bed unit with an RN-patient ratio of 1:2 but can be 1:1 based on patient acuity
- Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
Responsibilities:
The ECMO Coordinator provides day-to-day operational and clinical oversight of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO/ECLS) Program across Community Health System (CHS) including Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC), Clovis Community Medical Center (CCMC) and Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital (FHSH). This role ensures safe, evidence-based ECMO care across the continuum—from cannulation through decannulation—while maintaining compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.
The ECMO Coordinator leads ECMO education and competency validation, supports quality and data reporting, oversees equipment and staffing readiness, and functions as a clinical expert and ECMO Specialist when required to meet patient care and staffing needs. This position works closely with physicians, surgeons, perfusionists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary critical care teams across all ECMO sites.
operational challenges.
Qualifications:
Education
o High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or CHS-approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required.
Required (one of the following):
o Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare-related field. Healthcare-related degrees may require approval by nursing executive leadership.
o National specialty certification applicable to nursing or ECMO practice
Experience
o Minimum of 6 months of open-heart or cardiothoracic surgical experience
o Critical care experience required, including a minimum of two (2) years of ECMO experience
Licenses and Certifications
o RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
o BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
o NATIONAL - National Certification related to specialty and applicable to role (if qualifying with this option) required
One of the following is preferred:
o CCRN - Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
o CES-A - Adult Certified ECMO Specialist
Disclaimers:
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.