Job detail

Cardiopulmonary asst

McKenzie Health System

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Diagnostic Imaging #BLS Certification #Medical Assistant #Respiratory Care #EKG #Cardiopulmonary #Cardiac Rehab

Quick overview

The Cardiopulmonary Assistant performs inpatient and outpatient diagnostic tests such as EKGs and COVID collections. They also provide support to Registered Respiratory Therapists in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and handle administrative tasks.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be high school graduates with completion of a formal Medical Assistant program and previous experience working with the general public. BLS certification is required within three months of hire.

high schoolprofessional certificateBLS CertificationPatient CommunicationAdministrative DutiesEKGCardiac RehabPulmonary RehabFIT TestingCOVID CollectionsBasic Anatomy & Physiology

Job description

Title

Cardiopulmonary
Assistant
Department: Cardiopulmonary

Status: Relief on Call

Hours

Day Shift. Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands. Low census may be utilized in accordance with hospital policy.

Job summary

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary and the Director of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Imaging and under the direct supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Department Manager and Registered Respiratory Therapist, the Cardiopulmonary Assistant performs outpatient and inpatient testing as appropriate based on competency and skill level, such as EKG's, FIT testing, COVID collections, etc. The CPA assists the RRT in cardiac and pulmonary rehab, performs administrative duties and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

1.
High School Graduate or equivalency.
2.
Completion of a formal MA education program, or equivalent, required.
3.
Previous experience working with the general public, required.
4.
BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire.
5.
Knowledge of basic Anatomy & Physiology and related sciences.
6.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, providers and all other support hospital personnel 7.
Ability to promote and adapt to change in order to keep current with respiratory care duties.
8.
Evidence of a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and a positive attitude.
9.
Knowledge and ability to learn the safe use of various office equipment.
10.
Demonstrates ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful situation while maintaining composure and excellence in the delivery of services.

Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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