Job TitleCardiopulmonary Technician/UKHCRequisition NumberRE45546Working TitleCPTDepartment NameH3080:Critical Care ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level06Salary Range$16.20-24.82/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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 hour, 7pm-7am Night shifts per week with some weekends and holidays included.
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 confidentially of patients, employees, and hospital related activities.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of normal heart rhythm and basic arrhythmias; organizational skills and an ability to communicate clearly and concisely; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as follow hospital and unit policy and procedures.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
1-2 years of direct experience monitoring and interpreting cardiac physiological data preferred.
Deadline to Apply09/16/2024Our University Community
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