Brian Reinbold

• Supported cardiac surgeons performing CABG, OPCAB and valve replacement surgeries for adult patients.
• Performed techniques needed to treat and supplement cardiopulmonary and circulatory functions in cardiac patients.
• Operated extracorporeal circulation equipment supporting cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Selected, assembled and tested heart-lung machine to verify proper functioning of machines and associated equipment.
• Attended surgical rounds in intensive care unit to follow up on patient recovery and discuss methods of improving outcomes.
• Assembled heart-lung machine and perfusion circuits, adhering to aseptic techniques.
• Selected appropriate equipment for support of cardiopulmonary function in patients undergoing CPS supported Cath Lab procedures.

Intermittent Clinical Auditor performing site visits for case evaluation at various healthcare facilities. Case evaluation included monitoring surgeon and operative staff adherence to established procedures/protocols within daily practice for fulfillment of CMS and regulatory compliance. Interacting with facility CMO, CFO, and COO to resolve deficiencies. Assist with curriculum development for staff training/re-education and certification.

• Selected appropriate equipment for support of patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Charged balloon and calibrated pressure transducer to establish correct timing sequences.
• Prepared, operated and maintained heart-lung machine during procedures.
• Sought training on and applied current guidelines related to perfusion in medical community.
• Trained medical personnel on heart-lung machine and related equipment to increase departmental knowledge.
• Collaborated with surgeon and anesthesiologist to manage circulatory and respiratory functions of patients during and after cardiac surgery.
• Operated heart-lung machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, administer drugs and anesthetic agents and control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure of patients.
• Administered blood products and prescription solutions through extracorporeal circuitry during medical procedures.
• Worked with physicians, nurses and other medical personnel to provide excellent care and customer service to patients
• Attended surgical rounds in intensive care unit to follow up on patient recovery and discuss methods of improving outcomes.
• Set up and operated heart-lung machine in hospital to take over functions of patient's heart and lungs during surgery or respiratory failure.
• Reviewed patient medical history and charts and consulted with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information to set up heart-lung machine and associated equipment.
• Inventoried and ordered blood products and medications to prevent product shortages.
• Supported cardiac surgeons performing CABG, OPCAB and valve replacement surgeries for adult patients.

• Lead perfusionist for EX-Vivo lung research trial transitioned to cardiac.
• Coordinated with Life source, OCS, University of Minnesota, and donor site facilities.
• Ensured correct clinical documentation for research submission