ECMO Coordinator

Company: Epic Cardiovascular Staffing
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 12, 2024

Job Description:

Epic Cardiovascular has an exciting opportunity for an ECMO trained perfusionist or other Advanced Practice Professional!
The -ECLS Coordinator -provides -clinical -and -administrative -guidance -to -the -ECLS -Department. The management of the ECLS Department includes 24-hour accountability and authority for maintaining -a -quality -program -customary -to -Epic Cardiovascular -policies. -The -ECLS Coordinator -acts -as -a -liaison between Epic Cardiovascular Services and the client hospital. A comprehensive understanding of the philosophies and goals of the ECLS Department and Epic Cardiovascular are fundamental for suitable implementation. Evident managerial experience and skills are necessary, with an enthusiastic approach -to -the -position. -Leadership -qualities -are -important -but -recognizing -and -using -the -potential of ECLS specialists is significant in daily activities. Periodic assessments of personnel to recognize their potential is beneficial for furthering personal and company-wide goals. The assessment process will also identify opportunities for the staff members' professional growth.
The -ECLS Coordinator -will -be -responsible -for -the -following managerial -functions:A. - - -Oversees -policy -and procedure -(P&P) -formation.B. - - - -Oversees -compliance, -review, and -performance of -annual -update of -the -P&P.C. - - - -Provides -oversight -for -Data -Management -Program.D. - - -Oversees -compliance -with -monthly and -quarterly -CQI -responsibilities.E. - - - -Oversees -the departmental -monthly -meeting.F. - - - -Employee -appraisals -and -Competency -Reviews.G. - - -Generation -of reports, -memos, budget, and inventory -requirements.H. - - -Assures -stable, -daily -operation -of -department -functions.I. - - - - - -Provides -in-service -training -to -the -client -hospital.J. - - - - -Assists -staff -members -in -formation -of -in-service -topics -as -well -as -the -delivery -of -these -topics.K. - - -Provides -clinical -and non-clinical -guidance -for less -experienced -perfusionists.L. - - - -Forwards -appropriate -questions to -the -Director of -Operations -for -their -region.M. - -While -executing his/her -duties -in -the -surgical area, he/she will -be under the direction -of -the -primary -surgeon.

MAJOR -DUTIES AND -RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN IN CLINICAL ROLE: -The -clinical -duties of -the ECLS Coordinator -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 -potentiallyin -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.
Specific -and -ancillary -clinical -responsibilities -of -the -ECLS Coordinator:
1. - - - - -Accurately -assess -pathophysiological -changes within -the -patient -during -bypass.2. - - - - -Manages -ECMO -flow -in relationship -to patient -management -parameters3. - - - - -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 -guidelines6. - - - - -Anticipates, -intervenes, -and -manages -crisis/emergency -situations -according to -policy -and -procedure; -maintainsprofessional -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 -circuit12. - -Manages -laboratory -results -and -performs -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 -providers15. - -Assimilates -information -and -then -provides -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 -suggests -clinical -management options 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 -through -institutional -journals, -Internet, and networking with care providers of similar nature.24. - -Punctuality, -professional -respect -for -all -other -team -members, -and -professional -behavior must be maintained at all times.
Personal -demands on the -ECLS Coordinator -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 -physically5. - - - - -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 -ECLS -technology -procedures, -techniques, -and -literature.8. - - - - -Establish -and -maintain -a -professional -demeanor.9. - - - - -Re-enforce -the integrity -of Epic Cardiovascular Staffing.10. - -When -directed, -serve -in -supportive -capacity -for -all -clinical -accounts -relative to -vacation relief, sick leave, and temporary staffing.
QUALIFICATIONS:A. - - -Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Registered -Nurse -or -Registered -Respiratory -Therapist -licensed -in the -state -of -employment.B. - - - -Minimum -of -two (2) -years -intensive -care -or -related -experience.C. - - - -Satisfactory -completion of an -ECLS Training -Course.D. - - -Satisfactory -completion -of the -Epic Cardiovascular clinical -assessment -examination.E. - - - -A -minimum -of -60 hours -of Clinical -Pump -time.F. - - - -Full -understanding -of -circuit -components -utilized -for -the -service -of -a -particular -ECLS -center.G. - - -The ability -to -remain -calm -under -pressure and -a -mechanical -inclination -is -preferred.H. Candidate must relocate to Washington, DC, or the surrounding area
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Epic Cardiovascular Staffing Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Relocation reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• 401K plan with company match
• Incentives and bonuses for travel and additional opportunities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance w/ voluntary life option
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Business Travel Accident InsuranceEstimated Compensation Range$150,000-$200,000+ per year based on skills, experience and possible bonus opportunities
  Contact:Ben Greenfield, MPS, CCP, LPDirector of RecruitingEpic Cardiovascular Staffing (formerly Perfusion.com)2250 McGregor Blvd., Suite 3300Fort Myers, FL 33901(402)432-1437employment@epiccardiovascularstaffing.com

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