Jonathan R. Triana
Coquitlam,Canada
Summary
Experienced with managing extracorporeal circulation and supporting cardiac surgeries. Utilizes advanced perfusion techniques to enhance patient outcomes and ensure procedural success. Strong understanding of collaborative practices and precise operation of perfusion equipment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Perfusionist
Vancouver General Hospital
12.2017 - Current
- 17 member team performing approximately 1,000 open-heart procedures
- ELSO Center of Excellence, Platinum Status
- ECLS specialist education/training
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass experience including Adult Congenital, Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest, Lung Transplant, and Mini-Sternotomy/Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Transcatheter Valve Implants (via transapical/transaortic approach)
- HIPEC Therapies
- Additional services provided include:
- IABP support for Operating Room, Cath Lab, CSICU and CICU
- Autotranfusion
- Initiation, maintenance, and termination of V-V, V-A and eCPR ECMO treatment modalities in Operating Room, CSICU, ICU, Cath Lab and Emergency Room
- Involved revisions/modifications of consumable supplies, initial setup of CPB and ECLS circuits, as well as troubleshooting and integrating any new equipment, serving as a point person for Biomedical Engineering
- Safety liaison for issues regarding critical incidents to insure patient safety
Clinical Site Preceptor
12.2012 - Current
- Preceptor for students from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Cardiovascular Perfusion Program
- Work in conjunction with Perfusion Program and site liaisons to facilitate education and provide feedback concerning clinical application of course material
Staff Perfusionist
St. Paul's Hospital
08.2008 - 11.2017
- 12 member team performing approximately 1,000 open-heart procedures
- Cardiac Center of Excellence for British Columbia
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass experience including Adult Congenital, Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest, Heart Transplant, and Mini-Sternotomy/Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Experience with Transcatheter Valve Implants (via transapical/transaortic approach)
- Proficiency with Ventricular Assist Devices, including Abiomed Impella (5.0 and CP), Heartware and Thoratec Heartmate II
- Additional services provided include:
- IABP (Datascope) support for Operating Room, Cath Lab, CSICU and CICU
- Autotranfusion and Platelet Gel services for Obstetric, Vascular and Orthopedic programs
- Initiation, maintenance, and termination of V-V, V-A and eCPR ECMO treatment modalities in Operating Room, CSICU, ICU, Cath Lab and Emergency Room
Donor Coordinator
University Medical Center
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Member of donor heart and lung procurement team for organ transplantation
- 24-hour availability for assisting of nursing and operating room staff, physicians, and surgeons concerning donor procurement
- Responsible for communication, organization and transportation of personnel and equipment for donor organ procurement
Clinical Perfusion Student
The University of Arizona
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Complex open-heart procedures in adults and pediatric populations
- Ventricular support (Abiomed, Berlin Heart, CardioWest, Heartmate, Levitronix, Novacor, Tandem Heart, and Thoratec)
- ECLS, IABP and Autotransfusion
- Heart and lung transplantation
- Laboratory blood analysis including Thromboelestography (TEG)
- Performed over 200 clinical perfusion cases
- Experience at four hospitals including University Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center, Veteran's Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center
Education
Master of Science - Medical Pharmacology, Certificate in Perfusion Science
The University of Arizona
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Physiological Science
University of California, Los Angeles
12.2002
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Circuit Design
- Clinical Decision Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking abilities
Publicationsresearchinterests
- Mathematical Modeling of Buffers used in Myocardial Preservation, Triana J, Yanagihashi M, Larson DF, Perfusion, 2007, 22, 353-362
- Resuscitation after prolonged cardiac arrest: effects of cardiopulmonary bypass and sodium-hydrogen exchange inhibition on myocardial and neurological recovery, Liakopoulos OJ, Hristov N, Buckberg GD, Triana J, Trummer G, Allen BS, Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 10/01/11, 40, 4, 978-84
Professionalreferences
Available upon request
Professionalaccreditation
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP), American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, 03/01/09, Current
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Accomplishments
- Intermittently supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Achieved successful implementation of new equipment by introducing guidelines for professional practice.
- Documented and resolved critical incidences which led to changes in practice and improved patient safety.
- Collaborated with ICU doctors, nurses and perfusionist with the development of ECLS Specialist program.
Timeline
Staff Perfusionist
Vancouver General Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Clinical Site Preceptor
12.2012 - Current
Staff Perfusionist
St. Paul's Hospital
08.2008 - 11.2017
Donor Coordinator
University Medical Center
09.2006 - 06.2008
Clinical Perfusion Student
The University of Arizona
07.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Physiological Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Science - Medical Pharmacology, Certificate in Perfusion Science
The University of Arizona
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