How to hire a cardiopulmonary technician

How to hire a cardiopulmonary technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cardiopulmonary technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cardiopulmonary technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cardiopulmonary technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the cardiopulmonary technician you need to hire. Certain cardiopulmonary technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A cardiopulmonary technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cardiopulmonary technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of cardiopulmonary technicians.

   Type of Cardiopulmonary Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Cardiopulmonary Technician	Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions... Show more	$14-21
   Cardiovascular Sonographer	A cardiovascular sonographer specializes in operating non-invasive imaging equipment to help physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular issues. They conduct imaging test procedures and assist patients by answering questions, preparing them for the tests, helping them understand the process, providing step-by-step instructions, and making them feel at ease the entire time... Show more	$26-56
   Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist	An invasive cardiovascular technologist is responsible for assisting the cardiovascular doctors and giving care to the patients. They prepare all needed machines, equipment, or tools, and they also prepare patients for procedures... Show more	$12-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Holter
   • Pulmonary Function
   • CPR
   • Electrocardiogram
   • Respiratory Therapy
   • Blood Pressure
   • Vital Signs
   • BLS
   • RRT
   • Patient Care
   • Respiratory Care
   • Acls
   • Treadmill

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
   • Institute mechanical ventilation treatment and wean patients from mechanical ventilation per respiratory therapy protocols and doctor's orders.
   • Interview patients, perform limit physical examination and conduct diagnostic tests including blood gas analyses.
   • Perform procedures that involve several types of splints and splinting materials for optimal mobility and security of fracture bones.
   • Adhere to HIPAA standards/privacy laws.
   • Familiarize and compliant with HIPAA privacy practices in the healthcare field.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cardiopulmonary technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cardiopulmonary technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cardiopulmonary technicians' average salary in florida is 51% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cardiopulmonary technicians earn 33% less than senior-level cardiopulmonary technicians.
   • Certifications. A cardiopulmonary technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cardiopulmonary technician's salary.

   Average cardiopulmonary technician salary

   $37,004yearly

   $17.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cardiopulmonary technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a cardiopulmonary technician job description

   A good cardiopulmonary technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a cardiopulmonary technician job description:

   Cardiopulmonary technician job description example

   Who We Are
   
   Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.
   
   A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.
   
   We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.
   
   What You Will Do:
   
   Cardiopulmonary Technician: will perform a variety of duties within the Cardiopulmonary Department. These duties include: performing EKG's, assistance with Cardiac Stress Testing, - Places electrodes, maintains records, assists in moving or transporting the patient, takes blood pressure and assists with cleaning up and equipment maintenance as instructed, assists in setup of Pulmonary Function Testing and Cardiac Event Monitors, Holter monitor application/removal, and their coordination with scheduling and results transmission. Restock EKG carts and Stress Testing, clean up equipment following tests as required; train all new staff at VHS/WMH who will perform EKG's on EKG machine, data entry, electrode placement, trouble shooting, test and reporting protocols Ensures availability of supplies and materials for both Respiratory and Cardiac areas per established parameters. The Cardiopulmonary Technician will provide administrative support to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services and to the Supervisor of Cardiopulmonary Services including payroll submissions. Under general supervision and according to established policy and procedures, organizes the front office, correspondence from the department and other typing or word processing. Schedules procedures and interacts with Physician offices and others. Schedules patients for all services in the WMH Cardiopulmonary Department services. Maintains the department's files in an organized and unified manner. Processes all departmental charges and monitors results for accuracy. Greets patients and families in a prompt and professional manner, ensures good customer service rapport with all patients and their Families and is flexible in meeting staff needs
   
   What You Will Bring:
   
   Education
   
   High School Diploma Or equivalent required
   
   Successful completion of EKG, pharmacology, and cardiac rhythm courses within six months of hire required
   
   Certification & Licensures
   
   BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *
   
   ACLS required * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers required Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines required Ability to train staff required
   
   What You Will Get:
   
   * Competitive salary
   * Flexible scheduling
   * Health Insurance
   * Paid Time Off
   * Wellness Program
   * Tuition Assistance
   * Retirement Plan
   * Life Insurance
   * some benefits are subject to change due to job status
   
   We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
   
   We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.
   
   EOE
   
   Criminal Background Checks
   
   VA State Police
   
   3rd party Background Check
   
   FLSA Classification
   
   Non-exempt
   
   Grade
   
   110
   
   Physical Demands
   
   17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

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5. Post your job

   To find the right cardiopulmonary technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with cardiopulmonary technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cardiopulmonary technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cardiopulmonary technician job on Zippia to find and recruit cardiopulmonary technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with cardiopulmonary technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cardiopulmonary technician

   Once you've selected the best cardiopulmonary technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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