HCSS Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; ECMO specialist/Perfusionist
Location: Town of Texas
Join us as an HCSS Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) specialist/Perfusionist at The University of Texas Medical Branch.
JOB SUMMARY:
The ECMO Specialist (ES) is a licensed allied health care professional with a strong clinical background in neonatal, pediatric and/or adult critical care and advanced cardiopulmonary support. The ES has ≥ 2 years ICU experience or completion of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program. The ES is responsible for the coordination of clinical care for patients requiring the support of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) & mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices under the direction & supervision of credentialed ECMO and advanced heart failure physicians.
ClinicalLevel Detail
The ECMO Specialist (ES) is a competent technical specialist, preceptor & ECMO primer. The ES is a proficient clinician in two high acuity clinical environments where care of an ECLS or MCS patient is provided (2 ICU's or Any ICU + OR, CVL, Transport etc.) & in two patient populations (Adult, Pediatric &/or Neonatal).
Clinical Level Minimal ExperienceThe required experience to qualify as an ES is ≥ 2 years’ experience as an ES; or completion of an accredited program in cardiovascular perfusion, nursing, or respiratory therapy.
Clinical Level ResponsibilitiesThe ES is trained to independently prime, operate, troubleshoot & manage ECLS & MCS devices. The ES can independently initiate support & manage advanced ECLS & MCS care plans.
MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:- Education:
Collaborates with ECMO team leadership and contributes to education, training, precepting & mentoring of all ES I & II team members. - Equipment:
Assists leadership with equipment maintenance, cleaning & troubleshooting of ECMO, MCS & ECMO monitoring equipment.
- Patient Identification:
Collaborates with multidisciplinary physician teams to identify patients indicated for ECLS or MCS therapies. - Initiation of Support:
Coordinates & collaborates with multidisciplinary care team to prepare patient and environment for the timely and safe initiation of ECLS or MCS support. - Patient Management & Monitoring on Support:
Assess and manage patient clinical needs, including but not limited to patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, NIRS, blood gas interpretation, laboratory results, fluid balance, nutrition, respiratory support, neurologic status, infection control, sedation, pain management, hematology, and cardiac function.
The ECMO Specialist will master the necessary skills with repeated clinical drills until meeting the ECMO director, manager, and/or coordinators’ expected time and best practice goals in response to ECMO emergencies.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Satisfactory maintenance of clinical competencies:
Attendance to quarterly water drills. - Satisfactory completion of the annual ECMO didactic program, satisfactory score of 90% and above on annual ECMO exam.
- Excellent communication skills.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Licensed as Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) as recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) and State of Texas Licensure as a Licensed Perfusionist.
- Graduate of Perfusion Program Preferred Baccalaureate degree and certification in care specific area.
- Two (2) years directly related critical care experience in adult or neonatal and/or pediatric care including patient assessment, technical skills, and psychosocial aspects of care.
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