Cardiopulmonary Technician II at HUTCHINSON CLINIC P A INC

Description

Job Summary:
The Cardiopulmonary Technician I supports the organization by performing various basic cardiovascular and pulmonary tests ordered by the patients provider.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Performs ECGs on patients during scheduled appointments as requested by provider
2. Provide patient education and hook up of short and long-term holter monitors
3. Performs exercise oximetry tests
4. Monitors cardiac status during stress echocardiograms (treadmill and chemical)
5. Performs basic pulmonary Function Testing
6. Prepares testing rooms for patient tests, keeping the rooms neat and clean
7. Demonstrates appropriate and accurate documentation of patient test results

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Inventory and order medical and office supplies or equipment
2. Assists in billing, data entry, and lab equipment care/maintenance
3. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications
Experience        One year work experience as a Medical Assistant or closely related position
Education        High School Education or equivalent required
    Previous experience in RT/PFT lab preferred
    Current BLS certification or completion within 6 months of employment is required
Work Environment        Possible exposure to communicable diseases

Physical Requirements    

    Occasionally lifts and/or carries items weighing up to 25 pounds for distances of up to 50 feet.
    Requires full range of body motion
    Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
    Vision and hearing within normal range with or without corrective lenses/ devices.
    
Other Skills        Ability to deal with the public efficiently, courteously, politely, and effectively required
    Basic computer skills which enable the entry and retrieval of data including the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook required. Experience with EMR systems preferred.
    Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct 
    Must possess excellent verbal and written communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals

Acknowledgement:

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Hutchinson Clinic.