Cardiopulmonary Technician

Socket.dev; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,888 - 48,450; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Portland, Oregon is seeking a skilled individual to join their cardiopulmonary services team. You will operate cardiac stress testing equipment, perform EKGs, and assist patients with heart monitors while ensuring high-quality data.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, medical testing experience, and current BLS certification. The position offers a competitive pay range of USD $24.60 - USD $35.17 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year of non-invasive medical diagnostic testing experience preferred.
• Current coursework in cardiology and pulmonary laboratory testing in Respiratory Therapy training program preferred.
• Current American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cardiac stress testing equipment and provide quality data.
• Perform nuclear medicine and pharmacological stress testing.
• Demonstrate competence in EKG and other testing procedures.
• Set up and instruct patients for Holter and cardiac event monitors.

Skills

Technical knowledge of equipment

Competency in operating cardiac equipment

Basic understanding of EKG

Ability to perform pulmonary function testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

You care. That’s why you bring your best every day to our cardiopulmonary services department. Whether performing stress tests and EKGs or helping patients with heart monitors, you use your skill and compassion to make our patients’ lives better. In short, you embody the mission of the Legacy community. If this describes you, we invite you to consider a future as a member of the Legacy team.

Responsibilities

• Technical knowledge of equipment and procedures are kept current.
• Applies knowledge to daily activities for age group for which services are being provided. (Adult, Geriatric, Pediatric, Neonatal). Functions independently and competently.
• Operates Cardiac Stress Testing equipment with competency and accuracy, providing good quality data.
• Performs nuclear medicine and pharmacological stress testing assuring quality data.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the operation of the cardiology data system.
• Performs routine and emergency EKG and Signal Average ECG’s according to procedure. Downloads, collates, prepares for physician interpretation; transcribes physician interpretations into database system, and processes confirmed reports. Demonstrates basic understanding of EKG configuration and rhythm recognition.
• At LEH, may need demonstrated knowledge and expertise in bedside pulmonary function testing to include pre and post bronchodilator spirometry.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in Holter monitor set up and instruction to patients per physician order, assuring high quality tracings.
• At GSH may perform Holter monitor scanning and report generation.
• Performs Cardiac Event Monitor set up and instruction to patients per physician order, assuring high quality transmissions of event data.
• Performs newborn and infant hearing screenings utilizing standard infant hearing screening technology.
• Systematically identifies newborns within the Legacy Health System to allow for screening prior to discharge. Monitors and tracks initial screening failures for follow-up testing. Documents completion of screening in patient chart.
• Participates in in-service and professional educational activities as appropriate.
• Identifies CQI problems and reports to team and supervising audiologist(s); maintains quality indicator data.
• Provides clerical reception duties as required.
• Identifies needs, par levels and orders all necessary supplies for CPS department.
• Performs other responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Minimum of one year non-invasive medical diagnostic testing experience preferred. Current coursework in cardiology and pulmonary laboratory testing as a student in a Respiratory Therapy training program preferred.

Licensure

• Current American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.

Pay Range

USD $24.60 - USD $35.17 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you