Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac physiological data continuously
• Detect and document changes in heart rhythm and arrhythmias according to department standards
• Report problems to a registered nurse or physician
• Review and validate alarms to reduce false alarms and improve detection of adverse events
• Maintain equipment to ensure proper function, including placement and function of all cables and monitors connected to patient
• Perform configuration on any specific monitor, replace defective equipment, report equipment malfunctions to initiate repair, and maintain equipment inventory
• Serve as a resource to clinical areas as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees, and hospital-related activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Certification eligibility required

Preferred Experience

1–2 years of direct experience monitoring and interpreting cardiac physiological data preferred.

Skills

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time
• Working in confined spaces
• Intermittently performing tasks with repetitive motions
• Occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds
• Standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials
• Exposure to loud noises, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people

Schedule

• Three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.)
• Required to work some weekends and holidays