ECMO Coordinator

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.

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 potentially 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.

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 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…