Cardiopulmonary Technician: Patient-Focused Diagnostics

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

Job summary

Legacy Health's cardiopulmonary services team is seeking a dedicated technologist to perform stress tests, EKGs, and related assessments, delivering compassionate care to patients within our health system. You will operate Cardiac Stress Testing equipment, manage data in the cardiology data system, and participate in routine and emergency EKG workflows to ensure high-quality data and patient safety.

As part of the Legacy Health team, you'll contribute to ongoing in-service education, CQI

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.

Responsibilities

• Keeps technical knowledge of equipment and procedures current.
• Operates Cardiac Stress Testing equipment with accuracy and competency.
• Performs nuclear medicine and pharmacological stress testing.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the operation of the cardiology data system.
• Performs routine and emergency EKGs and transcribes interpretations into the database.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function testing may be required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Holter monitor setup and instruction to patients.
• Performs newborn and infant hearing screenings using standard screening technology.
• Identifies CQI problems and reports to the team; maintains quality indicator data.
• Provides clerical reception duties as required.
• Identifies needs, par levels and orders all necessary CPS supplies.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Legacy Health's cardiopulmonary services team is seeking a dedicated technologist to perform stress tests, EKGs, and related assessments, delivering compassionate care to patients within our health system. You will operate Cardiac Stress Testing equipment, manage data in the cardiology data system, and participate in routine and emergency EKG workflows to ensure high-quality data and patient safety.

As part of the Legacy Health team, you'll contribute to ongoing in-service education, CQI