ECMO Coordinator

Epic Cardiovascular has an exciting opportunity for an ECMO trained perfusionist or other Advanced Practice Professional!TheECLS CoordinatorprovidesclinicalandadministrativeguidancetotheECLSDepartment. The management of the ECLS Department includes 24-hour accountability and authority for maintainingaqualityprogramcustomarytoEpic Cardiovascularpolicies.TheECLS Coordinatoractsasaliaison 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 approachtotheposition.Leadershipqualitiesareimportantbutrecognizingandusingthepotential 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.TheECLS Coordinatorwillberesponsibleforthefollowing managerialfunctions:A.Overseespolicyand procedure(P&P)formation.B.Overseescompliance,review, andperformance ofannualupdate oftheP&P.C.ProvidesoversightforDataManagementProgram.D.Overseescompliancewithmonthly andquarterlyCQIresponsibilities.E.Overseesthe departmentalmonthlymeeting.F.EmployeeappraisalsandCompetencyReviews.G.Generationof reports,memos, budget, and inventoryrequirements.H.Assuresstable,dailyoperationofdepartmentfunctions.I.Providesin-servicetrainingtotheclienthospital.J.Assistsstaffmembersinformationofin-servicetopicsaswellasthedeliveryofthesetopics.K.Providesclinicaland non-clinicalguidancefor lessexperiencedperfusionists.L.Forwardsappropriatequestions totheDirector ofOperationsfortheirregion.M.Whileexecuting his/herdutiesinthesurgical area, he/she willbe under the directionoftheprimarysurgeon.MAJORDUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES WHEN IN CLINICAL ROLE:Theclinicalduties ofthe ECLS Coordinatorinclude,butarenotlimitedto:1.Operatestheextracorporealcircuit,pump,andrelatedequipment.2.Managestheongoingprocessofhealthcaredeliverytopatientsandfamilies per institutional policies.3.ParticipatesinpatientroundsandpossiblymakingsuggestionstothePhysicianand ECLS team after assessing patient responses to ECLS therapy.4.Reviewslaboratoryandbloodgasresultsandtreatswithindefinedprotocolsprescribed by physician in charge.5.Circuitadjustmentsincludingpumpflow,gasexchange,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 indicatedandpotentiallyinthepresenceoftheinstitutionalPerfusionistsandPhysicians.7.MayassistindatacollectionandresearchactivitiesassociatedwiththeinstitutionorEpic.8.Attendsongoingclassesofspecific institutionand/orEpic asrelated toECLSservices.SpecificandancillaryclinicalresponsibilitiesoftheECLS Coordinator:1.Accuratelyassesspathophysiologicalchanges withinthepatientduringbypass.2.ManagesECMOflowin relationshipto patientmanagementparameters3.Performsalltechnicalskillswithefficiency,accuracy,safety,andinaccordancewith institutional and Epic policy and procedures.4.Operatesallequipmentaccordingtopolicyandprocedure:differentiatepatientvs.patient problems and intervene appropriately.5.Implementsstandingphysicianorderswithinestablishedguidelines6.Anticipates,intervenes,andmanagescrisis/emergencysituationsaccording topolicyandprocedure;maintainsprofessionalcomposure.7.Demonstrateseffective assessmentof theECLScircuit.8.Performs,manages,andtroubleshootsanticoagulationperinstitutionalprotocol.9.DemonstratesproperbloodsamplingtechniquesfromtheECLScircuit.10.Documentsappropriatelyonall ECMOrecordsincludingOnCloudEMR.11.DemonstratesadministrationofallbloodproductsintotheECLScircuit12.ManageslaboratoryresultsandperformsappropriateinterventionsasrelatedbyECLStherapy.13.Assessesclinicalstatusofthepatient,includingvitalsignsanddiscusspossibleintervention.14.Providesfeedbackfor improvedpatient outcomesto othercareproviders15.Assimilatesinformationandthenprovidesdocumentationoftheinterventionsthatprovide the chosen integrated plan of care.16.Anticipatesandcommunicatespatientneedsthatwillrequireinterventionbyother members of the care team.17.Anticipateslearningneedsforpatients/families/andstaff.18.Assistsothersin defininglearningoutcomes andappropriateinterventions.19.Usesinnovationinindividualizingpatient/familyteachingtotheindividualpatient/familyneeds.20.Participatesduringpatientmanagementdiscussionsandsuggestsclinicalmanagement options during discussions.21.Maintainsqualificationlicensureasperthoselicensurerequirements.22.MaintainscommunicationwithininstitutionalandEpicstandardsandpoliciesfor delivery of ECLS care.23.MaintainscompetenciesincurrenttopicsofECLSthroughinstitutionaljournals,Internet, and networking with care providers of similar nature.24.Punctuality,professionalrespectforallotherteammembers,andprofessionalbehavior must be maintained at all times.Personaldemands on theECLS Coordinatorinclude:1.Participatein“on-call”scheduling,whichisprovided24hoursaday,7daysaweek,365 days a year.2.Mustwearapagerorcellphoneduring“on-call”timesandbeavailabletorespond within the designated call response time of the hospital.3.Must be in good physicalcondition.4.Mustbe ableto endurelong hours,both mentallyandphysically5.Physicalrequirementsincludestandingforlongperiodsoftime,lifting,stooping,sitting, stretching, and other bodily demands for extended intervals.6.Exposuretonoxious gasesand bodily fluidswithrisk ofinfections anddiseases.7.Remaincurrent on presentECLStechnologyprocedures,techniques,andliterature.8.Establishandmaintainaprofessionaldemeanor.9.Re-enforcethe integrityof Epic Cardiovascular Staffing.10.Whendirected,serveinsupportivecapacityforallclinicalaccountsrelative tovacation relief, sick leave, and temporary staffing.QUALIFICATIONS:A.Certified Clinical Perfusionist, RegisteredNurseorRegisteredRespiratoryTherapistlicensedin thestateofemployment.B.Minimumoftwo (2)yearsintensivecareorrelatedexperience.C.Satisfactorycompletion of anECLS TrainingCourse.D.Satisfactorycompletionof theEpic Cardiovascular clinicalassessmentexamination.E.Aminimumof60 hoursof ClinicalPumptime.F.FullunderstandingofcircuitcomponentsutilizedfortheserviceofaparticularECLScenter.G.The abilitytoremaincalmunderpressure andamechanicalinclinationispreferred.H. Candidate must relocate to Washington, DC, or the surrounding areaSerious inquires only please.Epic Cardiovascular Staffing Benefits:Competitive salariesRelocation reimbursementPaid vacation401K plan with company matchIncentives and bonuses for travel and additional opportunitiesHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurance w/ voluntary life optionShort-term and long-term disability insuranceProfessional liability insuranceBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceEstimated Compensation Range$150,000-$200,000+ per year based on skills, experience and possible bonus opportunitiesContact:Ben Greenfield, MPS, CCP, LPDirector of RecruitingEpic Cardiovascular Staffing (formerly )2250 McGregor Blvd., Suite 3300Fort Myers, FL 33901(402) 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.

Created: 2026-02-13