Cardiopulmonary Technician

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Medical Diagnostic Technician in Portland, OR. You will operate cardiac stress testing equipment, perform EKGs, Holter setups, and screen newborns for hearing as part of a multi-disciplinary cardiopulmonary team.

Requirements include a High School diploma and BLS certification, with a preference for 1+ year of non-invasive diagnostic testing and coursework in cardiology/pulmonary labs. This role supports quality data collection and clinical workflows.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Current American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cardiac Stress Testing equipment with competency and accuracy, providing high quality data.
• Perform nuclear medicine and pharmacological stress testing assuring quality data.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the operation of the cardiology data system.
• Perform routine and emergency EKG and Signal Average ECGs; download, prepare for physician interpretation, and transcribe into the database.
• May perform bedside pulmonary function testing, including pre/post bronchodilator spirometry.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in Holter monitor setup and instruction to patients.
• Performs newborn and infant hearing screenings using standard infant hearing screening technology.
• Identify and document newborn screenings; monitor outcomes and follow up as needed.
• Participate in in-service and professional educational activities.

Skills

Non-invasive testing

Cardiology

Pulmonary testing

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardiac Stress Testing Equipment

Holter monitor setup

Job description

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

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.

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Licensure

• Current American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.

Pay Range

USD $24.60 - USD $35.17 /Hr.

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