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Resume

Work Experience

February 2021 - Present

Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Piedmont Augusta Hospital (Formerly University Hospital Healthcare System)
Augusta, GA

  • Performs other procedures related to intraoperative activities involving extracorporeal assist or circulation

  • Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures

  • Operates automatic autotransfusion equipment for the sterile collection and processing of shed blood. Maintains a complete record of the perfusion and autotransfusion processing

  • Assembles the intraoperative cell saver autotransfusion equipment. Understands autotransfusion (cell saver) technology and how to integrate it with the perfusion circuit

  • Performs intra-aortic Balloon Pump, including insertion, console set-up, augmentation, timing, transportation, and troubleshooting

  • Performs administration of Blood Products per Hospital Policy

  • Summarizes patients physiological status in the medical record according to departmental policy. Records all information pertinent to patient during procedure, ie. Time on bypass, cross clamp, ABG, ACT, Temp

  • Maintains security in computer entries. Completes order entry as per hospital policy and procedure

August 2020 - February 2021

Cardiovascular Perfusionist

SpecialtyCare
Augusta, GA

  • Responsible for Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and other cardiovascular related devices

  • Performs necessary checks and tests to ensure the working order and integrity of the circuit

  • Attends internal and external educational meeting

  • Participates in periodic maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment

  • Processes remaining blood in CPB circuit post bypass
  • Assembles and operates intra aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Periodically withdraws blood from the CPB circuit for blood gas, chemistry, anticoagulation analysis and special studies

January 2018 - March 2020

Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN

  • Monitors patient parameters while on bypass, including the administration of blood products, drugs and anesthetic agents

  • Consults with surgeons on techniques to be used during open heart surgery

  • Manages patients requiring cardiac support, including ventricular assist devices and intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation

  • Recognizes and resolves variances and abnormal situations that may arise
  • Physical abilities to complete job duties and responsibilities under prescribed environmental and working conditions

April 2015 - December 2016

Certified Nurse Assistant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN

  • Assisted nurses in patient care

  • Developed the role of the Care Partner for the CVICU along with accompanying handbook

  • Performed medical receptionist duties and other ancillary personnel as needed for the CVICU

  • Generated and facilitated department workflow improvements to enable doctors, nurses, and facility staff to operate more efficiently

November 2010 - January 2014

R&D Engineer

Nonlinear Technology Spine
Tel Aviv, Israel

  • Contributed to the development of the PROW FUSION spinal implant and eSPIN delivery system

  • Supported engineers in situational testing for the device’s mechanical and delivery system function

  • Applied 3-D software to reverse engineer competitors’ spinal implants, design test fixtures, develop conceptual ideas, and improve current projects

Military Experience

March 2013 - October 2013

Liaison To The united Nations & Border Crossing Supervisor between Israel and Lebanon

Israel Defense Forces
Rosh Hanikra, Israel

  • Coordinated procedures for the UN soldiers and peacekeepers entering & exiting the country

  • Supervisor for all events taking place at the border location

Education

January 2017 - Demeber 2017

Texas Heart Institute |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Perfusion Technology 

Houston ,Texas

August 2005 - May 2010

The George Washington University |
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Washington, D.C.

Skills
& Expertise

  • Surgeries include, but not limited to, AATA, TAAA, CABG, AVR, MVR, OPCAB, MAZE, Left Heart Bypass, Ascending, Total Arch, and Descending aortic aneurysm repair or replacement, Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, Heart, Lung & Liver Transplants

  • Setup and operation of Autologous Blood Collection Systems

  • Setup and operation of HIPEC delivery Systems

  • Cath Lab coverage including TVAR/EVAR standby

  • Setup, operation, and monitoring ECMO patients including transport & physical therapy activities

  • Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of a wide variety of life support devices

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally

  • Ability to use formula and applied mathematics

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certified

  • Capable of working as a team member in order to deliver a high level of patient care by exercising sound clinical judgment with a cooperative attitude

  • Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

  • Participates in the Quality Assurance Program for open-heart and autotransfusion cases

  • Participates in the evaluation of new products with the goal of improving or maintaining quality of patient care

  • Assist in the placement and monitoring of left and right ventricular assist devices (LVAD and RVAD) and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)

  • ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) initiation, monitoring, transport, physical therapy and removal

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