Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC

Department Name: H3100:Emergency Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 06

Salary Range: $16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: HS Click here for more information about equivalencies

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: CERTIFIED ELIGIBLE

Physical Requirements: This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and working in confined spaces; intermittently performing tasks with repetitive motions; and occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift: Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary: The Cardiopulmonary Technician will primarily be responsible for the continuous monitoring and interpreting of cardiac physiological data, detecting and documenting any changes in heart rhythm and arrhythmias according to department standards, and reporting any problems to a registered nurse or physician. The Cardiopulmonary Technician will immediately review and validate alarms to reduce “false alarms” and improve detection of actual adverse events by providing a consistent method for EKG monitoring and enhancing patient safety. Additionally, the cardiopulmonary technician will be responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure proper function. This includes proper placement and function of all cables and monitors connected to patient. The Cardiopulmonary Technician must have a working knowledge and understanding of all models of monitors utilized, be able to perform configuration on any specific monitor, replace defective equipment, report any equipment malfunctions to initiate repair, and maintain equipment inventory. This position will serve as a resource to clinical areas as needed and the chosen candidate must maintain confidentiality of patients, employees, and hospital related activities.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: The ideal candidate will have knowledge of normal heart rhythms and basic arrhythmias; strong organizational skills; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and the ability to follow hospital and unit policies and procedures.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: 1-2 years of direct experience monitoring and interpreting cardiac physiological data preferred.