Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Cardiopulmonary Technician to monitor and interpret cardiac data, detect rhythm changes, and report issues to nurses or physicians. The role emphasizes alarm validation to prevent false alarms and ensure patient safety, plus equipment maintenance and correct monitor setup.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Must work 12-hour night shifts, weekends/holidays as required; HS is required with no prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of normal heart rhythms and basic arrhythmias.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac physiologic data and document changes per department standards.
• Review and validate alarms to reduce false alarms and improve detection of adverse events.
• Maintain equipment to ensure proper function; ensure correct placement and function of all cables and monitors.
• Serve as a resource to clinical areas and maintain confidentiality of patients, staff, and hospital activities.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

EKG interpretation

Patient safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

HS

Job description

Job Title

Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56200

Working Title

CPT - Emergency Department

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

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

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 night shifts (12-hour shifts) per week; (7 AM - 7:30 PM or 7 PM - 7:30 AM). 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.

Deadline to Apply

11/01/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.