Heart & Lungs Support Specialist (Cardiopulmonary)

Beaufort Memorial Hospital; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Bluffton, SC, is expanding its Cardiopulmonary team within the Bluffton Community Hospital project. The Cardiopulmonary Assistant will support respiratory care services and assist with cardiographic testing in a busy hospital setting.

Under supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner, you will participate in continuous care delivery as part of the Respiratory Therapy Department, with shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational level is a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred.
• Preferred- experience in healthcare setting for 6 months or specialized training in a cardiopulmonary program, or PATH program.
• BLS required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• The Cardiopulmonary Assistant will provide support for respiratory care services under the direction of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.
• Perform and process cardiographic testing modalities, EKG, heart monitor setup, and stress testing.
• Interact with staff across the hospital and work in shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Bluffton, SC, is expanding its Cardiopulmonary team within the Bluffton Community Hospital project. The Cardiopulmonary Assistant will support respiratory care services and assist with cardiographic testing in a busy hospital setting.

Under supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner, you will participate in continuous care delivery as part of the Respiratory Therapy Department, with shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.