Cardiopulmonary Assistant

The Cardiopulmonary Assistant in the Respiratory Therapy Department under the direction of a licensed respiratory care practitioner, will provide support for respiratory care services for the treatment of patients with disordered respiratory physiology, and will perform tasks in the clinical setting as delegated by the respiratory care practitioner. The Cardiopulmonary Assistant in the cardiology department is responsible for the performing and processing of cardiographic testing modalities, EKG, heart monitor set up, and stress testing. He/she abides by all hospital policies and interacts with staff from all areas of the hospital. Staffing in the department is 24 hours a day and includes shifts for days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.