ECMO Perfusionist

ECMO Perfusionist at Epic Cardiovascular Staffing summary:
An ECMO Perfusionist operates and manages extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) equipment to support critically ill patients, ensuring safe and effective extracorporeal life support in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams. This role involves patient assessment, circuit management, troubleshooting, and adherence to institutional protocols, including participation in clinical rounds, data collection, and continual education. The position demands physical endurance, on-call availability, and strong communication skills, focusing on delivering high-quality ECMO care at a specialized cardiovascular hospital.
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 200 per year. This person will join a staff of 5 ECMO specific personnel at this hospital.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. The duties of the ECLS Perfusionist 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…