ECMO Specialist Resume Samples

Description :

1. Worked in conjunction with the bedside nurse to ensure that the patient on ECMO has adequate end-organ perfusion, maintains acid-base balance and hemodynamic stability within ordered parameters, has adequate oxygenation and ventilation, along maintains other parameters as ordered by the ECMO service.
2. Coordinated with comprehensive, age and culture-specific continuum of care planning for all patients and families. 
3. Used available internal resources and systems, consulted with the healthcare team providing complete and appropriate information for complex continuum of care planning.
4. Developed, evaluated, and revised individualized, age and culture-specific teaching plans for all patients and families.
5. Participated in finding solutions to resolve problems, following through to implement solutions and role models the use of the problem-solving process.
6. Communicated significant information from one level or location of care and/or from one caregiver to another. 
7. Utilized unique knowledge regarding extracorporeal circulation and its effects on the body, independently used and documented effective planning, deliverance, and evaluation of goal-focused, individualized safe age and culture-specific care for all patients. 

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Assumed responsibility for continuous learning, engaging in educational activities annually, or pursuing advanced academic education. 
2. Developed and achieved personal and professional goals and was involved in quality improvement by the identification of issues, planning, and evaluation of quality improvement projects.
3. Adhered to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
4. Demonstrated a commitment to quality and excellence promoting as a Center of Excellence.
5. Provided ECLS (Extra Corporeal Life Support) care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act & NBRC (Respiratory Therapist) in collaboration with ECMO Program Leadership and the multidisciplinary healthcare team for the provision of care that meets programmatic and patient-centered goals.
6. Assisted with cannulation, and decannulation, and provided daily ECMO management throughout the project when needed.
7. Assisted clinical teams with the transport of ECMO patients.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Inventoried and replenished ECMO supplies on ECMO Carts/Supply Room as necessary.
2. Assisted with ECMO equipment inventory and maintenance; including emergency backup equipment.
3. Participated in process improvement for the program and for the quality of clinical outcomes.
4. Participated in providing ongoing ECMO education for clinicians throughout the medical center including critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, faculty and resident physicians, and advanced practice providers.
5. Followed emerging trends in the field by reading and sharing published peer-reviewed journal articles and participating in department ECMO education opportunities.
6. Completed required regulatory and Program-specific competencies.
7. Assisted team members with the preparation, set-up and priming of the ECMO circuit and its replacement components.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Fresher

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Performed advanced technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the ECMO circuit and accessory equipment including the heater/cooler. 
2. Provided ECMO throughout the hospital and during critical transport internally or externally by air and ground. 
3. Worked closely with medical staff to integrate best technologies and clinical practices.
4. Supported continuing education and research.
5. Supported ELSO Center of Excellence requirements.
6. Supported other initiatives determined to improve ECMO care.
7. Supported internal and external contractual obligations with various healthcare facilities per institutional policy.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Performed documentation associated with described responsibilities.
2. Performed duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of UPMC including conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and positive attitude in work situations with patients, peers, medical staff, and visitors.
3. Performed equipment maintenance checklists as required.
4. Operated and managed ECMO circuits and their components during ECMO procedures.
5. Operated point-of-care laboratory requirements to evaluate changes in ABGs, CBC, and electrolytes.
6. Met compliance with the Joint Commission, State Department of Health, CAP, and AABB.
7. Supported Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in conjunction with the ECMO circuit.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Made appropriate changes in therapy after consultation with the attending physician(s).
2. Assessed vital signs, hemodynamics, arterial blood gases, SvO2, optimized oxygen delivery, CO2 removal, and other factors related to systemic oxygen supply/demand, and adjusted support accordingly.
3. Collaborated with patient care team (attending physician, fellows, besides RN) to correct abnormal lab values.
4. Attended meetings and supported committee work to improve ECMO care.
5. Participated with coverage and call for STAT MedEvac responsibilities per institutional policy.
6. Served as an instructor to UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion students per institutional policy.
7. Assisted with transportation of ECMO patients by land and air per institutional policy.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Senior

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Assisted with new equipment and supply evaluations.
2. Assisted with system-wide policy and procedure guidelines, performance management, clinical competency, and continuing education programs.
3. Administered medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents under the supervision of the attending physicians.
4. Adhered to managing physicians' daily ECMO protocols/parameters.
5. Maintained knowledge of ECMO and critical care research, including new developments/technologies (via review of literature, news reports, conference attendance, and formal and informal continuing education classes).
6. Served as a resource to the multidisciplinary team caring for ECMO patients, providing expertise in device operation, and troubleshooting.
7. kept abreast of new developments/technologies in critical care; and performed other duties and special projects as required.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Followed standing ECMO orders and parameters under the direction and clinical supervision of an ECMO physician.
2. Ensured the continuity of the ECMO circuit as a whole, keeping it safe and secure during patient handling.
3. Provided a detailed examination of the circuit to ensure its integrity, while written parameters and a plan of care are worked out during rounds.
4. Ensured the continuity of the ECMO circuit, keeping it safe and secure during patient handling.
5. Reduced the risks of circuit compromise by regular assessments is ongoing.
6. Assessed blood gas values, anticoagulation parameters, and other laboratory values and worked within a prescribed set of parameters and guidelines to maintain the patient in an optimal state of well-being.
7. Monitored anticoagulation, analgesics, inotropes, and other infusions are titrated, blood products are ordered and given, and the ECMO pump flow and oxygenator gas flow are adjusted as needed.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Management

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Ensured administration of blood products and medication delivery is accurate and safe for all patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. 
2. Performed quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance according to policy and procedure. 
3. Maintained proactive involvement in quality improvement by the identification of issues, planning, and evaluation of quality. 
4. Assisted respiratory care to cover staffing and/or patient care needs. 
5. Assisted the ECMO Medical Director and ECMO coordinator in the collection/review of quality improvement initiatives, using internal and external data to benchmark to establish best practices.
6. Reduced the risks of circuit compromise by regular assessments is ongoing.
7. Monitored anticoagulation, analgesics, inotropes, and other infusions are titrated, blood products are ordered and given, and the ECMO pump flow and oxygenator gas flow are adjusted as needed.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Senior

Education

BSN

Description :

1. Monitored, operated, and adjusted ECMO circuits and the components to maintain patient-specific parameters.
2. Assessed and evaluated ECMO circuit and troubleshoot any difficulties.
3. Maintained scheduled pre and post-oxygenator gases and necessary laboratory monitoring.
4. Partnered with ECMO Coordinators and Physician Leadership to advance the ECMO program within and across NM system.
5. Adhered to established system policies and procedures related to ECMO management.
6. Completed necessary billing documents and data capture for database management and improvement of quality outcome measurement.
7. Provided expert care utilizing intuitive reasoning and experience, assisted patients, families, and medical and clinical staff regarding the immediate and long-term needs of patients requiring these advanced therapies.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BSN