Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 24, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45020
Working Title
Cardiopulmonary Technician
Department Name
H3130:Gill Heart Institute
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
CERTIFIED ELIGIBLE
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and occasionally performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and working at heights above four feet. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and exposure to radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift
Monday through Friday; 7:30am – 4:00pm
Job Summary
The Cardiopulmonary Technician in the Adult Echo Lab (Chandler and Good Samaritan) is responsible for preparing patients for stress testing; assisting the patient to ensure safety at all times; performing hemodynamic monitoring (taking blood pressures); assisting stress test monitor (RN, ARNP, PA, or physician) with monitoring patient's physical abilities, hemodynamics and stress EKG; and accurately complying with all departmental protocols. The Cardiopulmonary Tech will work closely with the stress test monitor and under the direction of both the Technical and Medical Directors.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of normal heart rhythm and basic arrhythmias; experience with 12-Lead ECGs; organizational skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, as well as follow hospital and unit policies and procedures.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Minimum of one to two years of direct experience monitoring and interpreting cardiac physiological data preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/05/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45020
Working Title
Cardiopulmonary Technician
Department Name
H3130:Gill Heart Institute
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
CERTIFIED ELIGIBLE
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and occasionally performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and working at heights above four feet. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and exposure to radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift
Monday through Friday; 7:30am – 4:00pm
Job Summary
The Cardiopulmonary Technician in the Adult Echo Lab (Chandler and Good Samaritan) is responsible for preparing patients for stress testing; assisting the patient to ensure safety at all times; performing hemodynamic monitoring (taking blood pressures); assisting stress test monitor (RN, ARNP, PA, or physician) with monitoring patient's physical abilities, hemodynamics and stress EKG; and accurately complying with all departmental protocols. The Cardiopulmonary Tech will work closely with the stress test monitor and under the direction of both the Technical and Medical Directors.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of normal heart rhythm and basic arrhythmias; experience with 12-Lead ECGs; organizational skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, as well as follow hospital and unit policies and procedures.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Minimum of one to two years of direct experience monitoring and interpreting cardiac physiological data preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/05/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have one of the following certifications: 1.) State Registered Nursing Assistant (SRNA), 2.) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B or EMT-P), 3.) Military Medic, 4.) Cardiac Monitor Technician, 5.) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or 6 Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA)?
- Yes
- No
- * How much experience do you have obtaining 12 lead ECGs?
- None
- More than 0 years, up through 1 year
- More than 1, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have assisting with cardiac stress testing?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Have you ever taken an EKG interpretation competency exam? If so, please explain.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
