Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U K Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Cardiopulmonary Technician to monitor and interpret cardiac data, detect rhythm changes, and document findings according to department standards.

You will review alarms to minimize false alarms, ensure proper monitor configuration, maintain equipment, and report malfunctions. You will also support clinical areas while prioritising patient confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia detection.
• Ability to validate alarms and reduce false alarms.
• Knowledge of monitor configurations and equipment maintenance.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac data and document rhythm changes.
• Review alarms to minimize false alarms and improve detection.
• Maintain and configure monitors and replace defective equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions and manage inventory.
• Serve as a clinical resource while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Alarm management

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Telemetry systems

Job description

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.