HCSS Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) specialist/Perfusionist

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

·     Satisfactory completion of required special procedure classes (e.g. blood administration)

·     Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area

·     Experience teaching patients and families

·     Excellent communication skills

·     Knowledge of and ability to evaluate and assess arterial blood gas measurements.

·     Ability to respond to emergent or stressful situations appropriately, calmly, and in a timely manner

·     Will respond to ECMO activation within 45-60 minutes

REQUIRED 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.

• Must have current BLS obtained through American Heart Association (AHA).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• May be required to travel in ambulance with patient.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects

   weighing up to 25 pounds.