Manager, ECMO/MCS

Corewell Health
Corewell Health

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Jun 12, 2026

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Cardiovascular Services Director and Perfusionist, responsible for developing and coordinating the strategic, clinical, and operational plans and process for the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) program and its specialists. Supervises specialists providing ECMO/MCS services and provides direct patient care to patients receiving mechanical circulatory support. Maintains Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry as well as Corewell Health specific registry of all patients to which mechanical circulatory support was provided. Evaluates educational needs in order to develop and provide MCS education programs for patients, significant others, staff and community healthcare professionals. Responsible for maintaining all MCS equipment and coordinating the evaluation process to measure program outcomes. Coordinates the MCS program to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation requirements.
Essential Functions
  • Communicates and collaborates with physicians and management to develop and present recommendations for strategic program initiatives that align with departmental and corporate business strategies.
  • Supervises the activities of technical staff, who are engaged in providing MCS/ECMO services. Participates in the hiring process; mentors, coaches, evaluates and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them; plans and assigns work.
  • Responsible for the development, maintenance and ongoing management of MCS program budget.
  • Evaluates potential MCS candidates to ensure they meet the clinical qualifications for the MCS program.
  • Coordinates all pre-procedure and post-implant clinical processes and provides case management for patients on mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSD).
  • Provides clinical and technical support to physicians and clinical staff in the operation of the MCSD, including emergent evaluation of clinical and technical problems and development of solutions.
  • Communicates, collaborates, educates, networks with and acts as a consultant to other members of the health care team and related departments within and outside Corewell Health.
  • Assesses patient, significant other, staff and community educational needs in order to develop adequate MCS education programs. Develops and monitors the MCS education program and implements teaching strategies to ensure adequate education for patients, significant others, staff and community healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
  • Required Associate's Degree health care, related field or equivalent education and experience.
  • Preferred Bachelor's Degree
  • 3 years of relevant experience MCS specialist at Spectrum Health or equivalent experience Required
  • 1 year of relevant experience supervisory/charge experience Preferred
  • CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required Or
  • LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred
  • CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Sitting: Frequently
  • Standing: Occasionally
  • Walking: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

How Corewell Health cares for you

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Ambulatory Care Building - 275 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

ECMO Meijer Heart Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Varies

Days Worked

M-F

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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