ECMO Specialist
Company: Epic Cardiovascular Staffing
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Epic Cardiovascular has an exciting opportunity for a registered
nurse or respiratory therapist for a role as an ECMO Specialist at
a renowned medical center!
The ECMO/ECLS (Extracorporeal Life Support) Specialist operates and
maintains the extracorporeal circuit for long -term pulmonary
and/or cardiac support. The Specialist functions independently
following standing orders and parameters under the direction of the
ECLS physician, and participates as a member of the
multi-disciplinary team assessing, planning, implementing, and
evaluating comprehensive care services (therapies). -
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 Specialist:
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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 Specialist 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. -
QUALIFICATIONS: -
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: -
CREDENTIALING: -If required, the ECLS Specialist will submit all
necessary documentation to Epic and the hospital credentialing
committee, for credentialing as a non-physician medical staff
member as required. -
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
By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic
Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded
for training and quality assurance purposes.Epic Staffing Group
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, housing, age, disability or genetics.We will
consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those
with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the
requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Keywords: Epic Cardiovascular Staffing, Bethesda , ECMO Specialist, Other , Washington, Maryland
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