Cardiopulmonary Tech Per Diem

Job Details

Job Location

BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus - Bristol, CT

Position Type

Per Diem

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Job Shift

Any

Description

At BristolHealth,we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Healthyour choice

• Performs a variety of noninvasive cardiopulmonary testing on both inpatients and outpatients as defined below.
• Adheres to all established protocols and high reliability tenants.
• Has fluency in EMR and Cardiology PACS.
• Participates in monthly quality assurance programs and Kaizen initiatives.

Pulmonary Function Tests

Outpatient ABG's

Stress Testing

Non-invasive Vascular Studies

Maintain Communication

Performs quality controls

Provides proper record keeping and required documents

Performs related duties

Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements :

Associate's Degree in a healthcare related field, and / or completion of one year respiratory therapy or cardiopulmonary training program, or equivalent, e.g. LPN. Must have one year experience or be able to be trained in one year, provided the employee has had necessary education as listed above.

State / Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements :

Cardiopulmonary Technologists performing PFT and ABG testing must be either a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) or Registered Respiratory Technologist (RRT), and licensed by the State of Connecticut. No licensing or certification is required for Cardiopulmonary Technologists performing vascular exams, EKG's, holter monitors, or assisting in the supervision of a stress test.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements :

General orientation at time of hire. Fire / Safety / Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by the Hospital.

Special Requirements :

BLS, Accucheck, and EPOC competency

Physical Requirements :

Sitting, standing, occasional lifting and transporting patients.Strength in arms and hands to adequately apply vascular cuffs.

Work Environment :

Employees may be exposed to bodily fluid (ABG draws), AGP (aerosolizing generating procedure) during PFT.

Cognitive Requirements :

Good communication skills, ability to identify malfunctioning equipment, computer skills, collaboration with system administrators of Cardiology servers and storage systems.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.