Cardiopulmonary Tech Assistant

Job Title: Cardiopulmonary Tech Assistant
Location: Salinas, CA
Shift: Day Shift | 8-Hour Shifts
Duration: 13 Weeks (High Potential for Extension)
Pay: $22/hr - $27/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming calls professionally; direct inquiries to the appropriate team members promptly.
• Schedule and reschedule inpatient and outpatient cardiology procedures; coordinate with physicians and related departments (Respiratory and Sleep Medicine) to ensure availability.
• Confirm appointments and distribute daily schedules to staff at least 48 hours in advance.
• Verify authorizations and ensure orders have valid physician signatures; request updates as needed.
• Respond to SharePoint scheduling and information requests within 15 minutes.
• Greet patients warmly upon arrival using AIDET principles; assist with registration in Meditech and ensure accurate demographic and order information is updated in the EMR.
• Prepare e-sign documents; ensure COA and Facesheets are transferred accurately to patient notes.
• Provide patients with general procedural information and direct clinical questions appropriately.
• Communicate relevant patient mobility or ambulation needs to clinical staff.
• Maintain department calendars, coordinate vendor schedules, anesthesia coverage (Cath Lab), meetings, and peer reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• 1–2 years of recent clerical and/or medical scheduling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology strongly preferred.
• Epic EMR experience required: Minimum of 6–12 months within the past year.