Pulse Heart Institute
About Pulse Heart Institute
MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician‑led institute with multi‑specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular and Cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state‑of‑the‑art programs create a world‑class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting‑edge technologies.
FTE:
1.0 |
Shift:
Days |
Schedule:
Mon‑Fri 8am – 4pm
Position Summary The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator acts as both a clinical leader and essential liaison within the institution and throughout the broader region. This individual coordinates care for patients requiring durable LVADs in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as those needing ECMO, temporary MCS, or management for cardiogenic shock. The role encompasses direct patient care, system‑level shock coordination, data monitoring, and facilitation of care pathways—including urgent transport protocols—to ensure optimal outcomes across the region.
Responsibilities
Oversee the comprehensive evaluation, procedural implantation, and ongoing follow‑up of patients with durable LVADs, ensuring coordination from pre‑implant assessment through long‑term management.
Serve as the primary clinical contact and resource for LVAD patients and their caregivers, available for both routine and emergent needs in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing device monitoring, patient education, troubleshooting, and around‑the‑clock support as required.
Ensure care strictly adheres to standards and guidelines set by CMS, DNV certification requirements, and institutional protocols.
Monitor and analyze quality metrics relevant to LVAD, maintain performance dashboards, and lead quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes, process efficiency, and adherence to evidence‑based standards.
Lead comprehensive educational initiatives for patients and caregivers—preparing them for LVAD therapy, supporting their adaptation, and empowering proactive health management.
Develop, implement, and maintain robust staff education and training programs on all aspects of LVAD management, ensuring multidisciplinary team proficiency in current best practices, safety protocols, and device troubleshooting.
Implement comprehensive onboarding programs for new staff covering LVAD management, patient safety, and emergency protocols, including hands‑on training, device troubleshooting, and interdisciplinary communication exercises.
Establish an annual recertification process for relevant staff, requiring demonstration of competency in LVAD‑related skills and adherence to established protocols, incorporating both didactic and practical assessments.
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state‑specific license.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Minimum two years of experience in cardiac critical care, heart failure, or mechanical circulatory support. Experience managing ECMO, temporary MCS, and LVAD patients is strongly preferred.
Why Choose Pulse?
Belonging: We create a true sense of belonging for all caregivers.
Mission‑driven: Pulse Heart Institute simplifies the complex world of cardiovascular care for our patients.
Award‑winning: Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award for several years running; part of MultiCare’s award‑winning units.
Employee‑centric: Ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes.
Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest—water, mountains, and forest at every turn.
Pay and Benefit Expectations Competitive salary range: $135,637.00 – $191,214.00 USD. Pay is influenced by skill set, level of experience, certifications, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off. Union contracts may apply. Detailed benefits information can be viewed here.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Research Services, Biotechnology Research, Hospitals and Health Care
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MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician‑led institute with multi‑specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular and Cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state‑of‑the‑art programs create a world‑class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting‑edge technologies.
FTE:
1.0 |
Shift:
Days |
Schedule:
Mon‑Fri 8am – 4pm
Position Summary The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator acts as both a clinical leader and essential liaison within the institution and throughout the broader region. This individual coordinates care for patients requiring durable LVADs in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as those needing ECMO, temporary MCS, or management for cardiogenic shock. The role encompasses direct patient care, system‑level shock coordination, data monitoring, and facilitation of care pathways—including urgent transport protocols—to ensure optimal outcomes across the region.
Responsibilities
Oversee the comprehensive evaluation, procedural implantation, and ongoing follow‑up of patients with durable LVADs, ensuring coordination from pre‑implant assessment through long‑term management.
Serve as the primary clinical contact and resource for LVAD patients and their caregivers, available for both routine and emergent needs in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing device monitoring, patient education, troubleshooting, and around‑the‑clock support as required.
Ensure care strictly adheres to standards and guidelines set by CMS, DNV certification requirements, and institutional protocols.
Monitor and analyze quality metrics relevant to LVAD, maintain performance dashboards, and lead quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes, process efficiency, and adherence to evidence‑based standards.
Lead comprehensive educational initiatives for patients and caregivers—preparing them for LVAD therapy, supporting their adaptation, and empowering proactive health management.
Develop, implement, and maintain robust staff education and training programs on all aspects of LVAD management, ensuring multidisciplinary team proficiency in current best practices, safety protocols, and device troubleshooting.
Implement comprehensive onboarding programs for new staff covering LVAD management, patient safety, and emergency protocols, including hands‑on training, device troubleshooting, and interdisciplinary communication exercises.
Establish an annual recertification process for relevant staff, requiring demonstration of competency in LVAD‑related skills and adherence to established protocols, incorporating both didactic and practical assessments.
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state‑specific license.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Minimum two years of experience in cardiac critical care, heart failure, or mechanical circulatory support. Experience managing ECMO, temporary MCS, and LVAD patients is strongly preferred.
Why Choose Pulse?
Belonging: We create a true sense of belonging for all caregivers.
Mission‑driven: Pulse Heart Institute simplifies the complex world of cardiovascular care for our patients.
Award‑winning: Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award for several years running; part of MultiCare’s award‑winning units.
Employee‑centric: Ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes.
Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest—water, mountains, and forest at every turn.
Pay and Benefit Expectations Competitive salary range: $135,637.00 – $191,214.00 USD. Pay is influenced by skill set, level of experience, certifications, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off. Union contracts may apply. Detailed benefits information can be viewed here.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Research Services, Biotechnology Research, Hospitals and Health Care
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