stephen thomas 2016 resume

STEPHEN THOMAS, CCP, LP___________________________

122 Hartford TerraceSpringfield, MA 01118

[email protected](203) 733-7903

PROFILE______________________________________________________________________________

Certified Clinical Perfusionist, and retired military EMT, seeking a full-time position with a hospital sponsored perfusion team which is dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care.

• Performed ≈ 125 perfusion cases from 7/1/2014 to present at Baystate Medical Center.

• 3 years of clinical perfusion experience reinforce the ability to proficiently manage complex, emergent, and routine cardiac surgeries.

• Honorably separated US Army Medic and veteran. Military training and clinical perfusion experience has honed the ability to focus, multi-task, work well within a team, pay attention to details, and have preemptive intuition.

• Works with an attitude of genuine care and compassion for the well-being of patients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________

Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Staff PerfusionistBaystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA August 2014 – Present

Comprehensive Care Services (CCS), Livonia, Michigan February 2013 – April 2014Assigned to: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FLAssigned to: Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL

• Works as an integral part of the perfusion team, providing extracorporeal support during the following adult procedures: aortic aneurysm repairs & replacement, DHCA, retrograde & antegrade cerebral perfusion, minimally invasive procedures, HVAD, ECMO, valve repairs/replacement, CABG’s, and isolated limb perfusion. In addition, cell saver management, ACT & ABG testing, platelet gel processing, and off-pump standby for Transfemoral and Transapical aortic valve repairs


as well as laser ICD lead extraction.

Military Medic, Operation Iraqi FreedomUnited States Army, National Guard February 2001 – February 2009

• Served as a ground ambulance Lead Medic/EMT while deployed during operation Iraqi freedom.

• Directed a medical evacuation team which supported a Blackhawk air evacuation unit.

• Executed direct casualty care including triage, cardio-pulmonary support, IV therapy, first aid, spine immobilization, wound care, and evacuation.

• Operated efficiently in a crisis management environment.• Honorably separated in 2009 with the rank of Sergeant.

Supervisor/Project Manager/Finish Carpenter Steve Thomas Construction January 1998 – August 2010

• Worked as a self-employed carpenter with responsibilities including: quality construction,cost estimation, code compliance, permits, budgets, and customer satisfaction.

• The majority of the contracts involved expensive hardwood building materials. Accurate measurements and cost estimates were essential to maintain profit margin.

• Strict attention to detail both in customer relations and project execution had evoked a90% return rate for repeat customers.

EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________

State University of New York (SUNY) Syracuse, NY 13210


Upstate Medical University Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion

Graduated June 20, 2012, GPA 3.2Housatonic Community College Bridgeport, CT 06604

GPA 4.0, Dean’s List 2010United States Army Fort Sam HoustonAcademy of Health Science San Antonio, TX 78234

Combat Medic/Health Care Specialist Training

Graduated, March 15, 2002

CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS______________________________________________________________

Ochsner Medical Center; New Orleans, LA February – June, 2012Chief Perfusionist, Robert BallantyneUpstate University Hospital; Syracuse, NY October –

December, 2011Chief Perfusionist, Scott AlexanderSt. Elizabeth Hospital; Utica, NY August – October, 2011Chief Perfusionist, Patrick McQueenEllis Hospital; Schenectady, NY June – August, 2011Chief Perfusionist, Jay TaubUpstate Medical University; Syracuse, NYSeptember, 2010 – June, 2011Clinical Instructor, Ed Darling (Orpheus Simulator

Cases)

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED_______________________________________________________________

Cardiopulmonary Pumps/HVADS/ECMO:

Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Cobe Century


Medtronic Bio-Console 550 Medtronic PerformerSorin Stöckert S5 & S3 Quest MPSTerumo System 1 Maquet CardioHelpThoratec HeartMate II Thoratec CentriMag

Analysis/Trending Devices & Heater/Coolers:

I-Stat GEM Premier 4000Hemocron Junior Signature + Medtronic Hepcon HMS

PlusMedtronic Bio-Trend Hemocron 801Terumo CDI 500 Terumo CDI 101BioMedicus Bio-Cal 370 Sarns 11160Sorin Stöckert System 3T Terumo HX2

Autotransfusion Equipment:

Medtronic Autolog Fresenius CATSSorin Brat II

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps:

Datascope CS300 Teleflex Arrow

Platelet Rich Plasma Separation:

Medtronic Magellan Autologous Platelet Separator

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS________________________________

The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion: CCPThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts MA State Perfusion LicenseAmerican Society of Extracorporeal Technology: MemberThe American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion: MemberNational Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: EMT-BAmerican Red Cross: BLS Healthcare Provider Certified


Federal Aviation Administration: Private Pilot License

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