ECMO Coordinator
Company: Epic Cardiovascular Staffing
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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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
Serious inquires only please.
Epic Cardiovascular Staffing Benefits:
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
Keywords: Epic Cardiovascular Staffing, Washington DC , ECMO Coordinator, Other , Washington, DC
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