Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- The ability to follow hospital and unit policies and procedures
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of direct experience monitoring and interpreting cardiac physiological data preferred.
Responsibilities
- Continuous monitoring and interpreting of cardiac physiological data
- Detecting and documenting any changes in heart rhythm and arrhythmias according to department standards
- Reporting any problems to a registered nurse or physician
- Review and validate alarms to reduce "false alarms"
- Maintaining equipment to ensure proper function
- Proper placement and function of all cables and monitors connected to patient
- Perform configuration on any specific monitor
- Replace defective equipment
- Report any equipment malfunctions to initiate repair
- Maintain equipment inventory
- Serve as a resource to clinical areas as needed
- Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees, and hospital related activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
