Cardiopulmonary Support Technician, Full Time

Cardiopulmonary Support Technician (U)

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Cardiopulmonary Support Technician (U) to work in our University of Miami Hospital.

The Cardiopulmonary Support Technician (U) transports patients safely and efficiently using appropriate transportation equipment, body mechanics, and personal demeanor. An employee in this position maintains adequate levels of inventory in the department, ensures that all equipment is set up correctly in carts, and assists with the room turnover. Must possess sound knowledge of regulating devices, transport/handling of medical gases. The incumbent also fosters a smooth working relationship with all department staff.

Core Job Functions:

1. Maintains accurate inventory so that adequate levels of medical supplies are available.
2. Places warehouse/non-stock orders for the Pulmonary Medicine Department so that adequate levels of medical supplies are available as needed.
3. Stocks all patient care area such as Pulmonary Storage rooms, critical care, supply room.
4. Knows the location of necessary equipment and quickly avails these to the team members so that no delays occur.
5. Monitor levels of liquid oxygen (main and reserve tank), liquid Nitrogen and Nitrous oxide in bulk area on a daily basis.
6. Notified appropriate vendor and schedules delivery of liquid oxygen or liquid nitrogen when levels are low.
7. Performs daily floor checks of specific patient care areas where oxygen is supplied via H tanks to ensure adequate levels and note levels accurately on O2 techs log.
8. Properly prepares for medical gas shutdown by placing orders for back-up tanks in a timely manner to ensure enough inventory when transition occurs.
9. Ensures of proper E tank inventory in departments such as radiology, emergency room, ambulatory surgery, GI, intensive care units and all of the floors.
10. Properly transports gas cylinders adhering to proper safety measures.
11. Follow facility department and personnel policies and procedures.
12. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Current Basic Life Support
• Prior experience as a transporter/courier preferred. Some mechanical background preferred.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.