EKG Tech

Posting Details Job Title: Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC Requisition Number: RE55113 Working Title: CPT Department Name: H3080:Critical Care 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 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, 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 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays. Equivalencies: Click here for more information about equivalencies: Deadline to Apply: 07/29/2026 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. Responsibilities Continuous monitoring and interpretation of cardiac physiological data. Detecting and documenting changes in heart rhythm and arrhythmias. Reporting problems to a registered nurse or physician. Reviewing and validating alarms to reduce false alarms and improve detection of adverse events. Maintaining equipment to ensure proper function, including placement and function of cables and monitors. Performing configuration on any specific monitor. Replacing defective equipment and reporting malfunctions to initiate repair. Maintaining equipment inventory. Serving as a resource to clinical areas as needed. Maintaining confidentiality of patients, employees, and hospital related activities. Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of normal heart rhythms and basic arrhythmias. Strong organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to follow hospital and unit policies and procedures. Preferred Education/Experience 1-2 years of direct experience monitoring and interpreting cardiac physiological data preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. #J-18808-Ljbffr