Mohini Patel
Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced and highly adaptable certified clinical perfusionist with a strong background in high-acuity adult cardiothoracic procedures, ECMO management (including mobile transports, bedside care, and emergent changeouts), and mechanical circulatory support. Passionate about advancing the field of perfusion through continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration—aligned with NYU's commitment to clinical excellence and cutting-edge care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Perfusionist
Montefiore Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered cardiopulmonary bypass for adult cardiothoracic procedures, including CABG, valve repairs, aortic repairs, heart transplants, bilateral lung transplants, and HM3 LVAD implant/explant
- Provided support for non-cardiac procedures such as Angiovac, IABP/Impella insertion and removal, and liver transplants
- Managed VA and VV ECMO initiation, daily management, and weaning in CTICU, collaborating closely with intensivists to optimize patient outcomes
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, STS/ELSO data collection, and helped mentor perfusion students and onboarding staff, contributing to team development and clinical consistency across campuses
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, STS/ELSO data collection, and helped mentor perfusion students and onboarding staff, contributing to team development and clinical consistency across campuses
Clinical Perfusionist
UCLA Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided full scope of perfusion services for adult cardiac surgeries, including cardiopulmonary bypass for CABG, valve repairs/replacements, aortic dissections/aneurysms, and organ transplants (heart, lung, liver).
- Participated in complex procedures such as pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE), robotic-assisted surgeries, and HIPEC
- Served as a core member of the mobile ECMO transport team, initiating and managing VA and VV ECMO during emergent inter-hospital transfers.
- Provided bedside ECMO management in the CTICU, PICU, and NICU, including daily rounds, circuit assessments, and weaning strategies.
- Performed emergent ECMO circuit and component changeouts, including oxygenators and full circuits, under high-pressure conditions.
- Led training programs for RNs and RTs on ECMO bedside management, helping build a robust interdisciplinary support system for ECMO patients.
Education
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion Services
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-2021
Clinical Experience
- YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL - New Haven, CT FEB 2021 – MAY 2021
- MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER – Brooklyn, NY SEPT 2020 – JAN 2021 • Cases: Aortic Arch Repair and Replacement, CABG, ECMO, Aortic Valve Replacement, Tricuspid
Valve Repair, Mitral Valve Replacement, IABP, Off-Pump CABG, Atrial Myxoma, VAD,
Adult Congenital Defects - STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL – Staten Island, NY JAN 2020 – MAR 2020 • Cases: Aortic Arch Repair and Replacement, CABG, ECMO, Mitral Valve Repair, JULY 2020 – SEPT 2020 Tricuspid Valve Repair, Aortic Valve Replacement, IABP, Off-Pump CABG, Atrial Myxoma
- COHEN CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER – Queens, NY JAN 2020. Observations: Tetrology of Fallot Repair, Fontan Procedure, Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
Timeline
Clinical Perfusionist
Montefiore Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Perfusionist
UCLA Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion Services
Hofstra University
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