ECMO Perfusionist
Company: Epic Cardiovascular Staffing
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
EPIC CV is seeking a highly-motivated candidate with a positive
attitude who must be a Board Certified (ABCP) Perfusionist
EPIC Cardiovascular Services is looking for a perfusionist with
extensive ECMO/ECLS experience who would like to focus his/her
career on providing ECMO care at a renowned Washington, DC
hospital. Total ECMO will exceed 115 per year. This person will
join a staff of 5 ECMO specific personnel at this hospital.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -
A. The duties of the ECLS Specialist include, but are not limited
to: -
1. Operates the extracorporeal circuit, pump, and related
equipment. -2. Manages the ongoing process of healthcare delivery
to patients and families per institutional policies. -3.
Participates in patient rounds and possibly making suggestions to
the Physician and ECLS team after assessing patient responses to
ECLS therapy. -4. Reviews laboratory and blood gas results and
treats within defined protocols prescribed by physician in charge.
-5. Circuit adjustments including pump flow, gas exchange,
hemofiltration, anticoagulation therapy, or other to maintain
patient within limitations set by ECLS physician. -6. Troubleshoots
the ECLS circuit and make replacements of circuit components as
indicated and usually in the presence of the institutional
Perfusionists and Physicians. -7. May assist in data collection and
research activities associated with the institution or EPIC. -8.
Attends ongoing classes of specific institution and/or EPIC as
related to ECLS services. -
B. Specific and ancillary responsibilities of the ECLS
Perfusionist: -
1. Accurately assess pathophysiological changes within the patient
during bypass. -2. Manages ECMO flow in relationship to patient
management parameters -3. Performs all technical skills with
efficiency, accuracy, safety, and in accordance with institutional
and EPIC policy and procedures. -4. Operates all equipment
according to policy and procedure: differentiate patient vs.
patient problems and intervene appropriately. -5. Implements
standing physician orders within established guidelines -6.
Anticipates, intervenes, and manages crisis/emergency situations
according to policy and - -procedure; maintains professional
composure. -7. Demonstrates effective assessment of the ECLS
circuit. -8. Performs, manages, and troubleshoots anticoagulation
per institutional protocol. -9. Demonstrates proper blood sampling
techniques from the ECLS circuit. -10. Documents appropriately on
all ECMO records including OnCloud EMR. -11. Demonstrates
administration of all blood products into the ECLS circuit -12.
Manages laboratory results and perform appropriate interventions as
related by ECLS therapy. -13. Assesses clinical status of the
patient, including vital signs and discuss possible intervention.
-14. Provides feedback for improved patient outcomes to other care
providers -15. Assimilates information and then provide
documentation of the interventions that provide the chosen
integrated plan of care. -16. Anticipates and communicates patient
needs that will require intervention by other members of the care
team. -17. Anticipates learning needs for patients/families/ and
staff. -18. Assists others in defining learning outcomes and
appropriate interventions. -19. Uses innovation in individualizing
patient/family teaching to the individual patient/family needs.
-20. Participates during patient management discussions and suggest
clinical management option during discussions. -21. Maintains
qualification licensure as per those licensure requirements. -22.
Maintains communication within institutional and Epic standards and
policies for delivery of ECLS care. -23. Maintains competencies in
current topics of ECLS thru institutional journals, Internet, and
networking with care providers of similar nature. -24. Punctuality,
professional respect to all other team members, and professional
behavior must be maintained at all times. -
C. Personal demands on the ECLS Perfusionist include: -1.
Participate in "on-call" scheduling, which is provided 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. -2. Must wear a pager or cell
phone during "on-call" times and be available to respond within the
designated call response time of the hospital. -3. Must be in good
physical condition. -4. Must be able to endure long hours, both
mentally and physically -5. Physical requirements include standing
for long periods of time, lifting, stooping, sitting, stretching,
and other bodily demands for extended intervals. -6. Exposure to
noxious gases and bodily fluids with risk of infections and
diseases. -7. Remain current on present perfusion technology
procedures, techniques, and literature. -8. Establish and maintain
a professional demeanor. -9. Re-enforce the integrity of Epic CV
Services. -10. When directed, serve in supportive capacity for all
clinical accounts relative to vacation relief, sick leave, and
temporary staffing. -
Candidates should also possess the following:
Epic occupies a unique position in the industry, offering ample
opportunity for professional growth through its diverse business
approach.
We are interested in a long-term relationship ONLY for this
position.
-Epic Cardiovascular Staffing Benefits:
Contact: -Ben Greenfield, MPS, CCP, LPEpic Cardiovascular
Services(402)432-1437@epicstaffinggroup.com
Keywords: Epic Cardiovascular Staffing, Silver Spring , ECMO Perfusionist, Other , Washington, Maryland
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