Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC

Job Title
Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55916

Working Title
CPT

Department Name
H3080:Critical Care 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

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

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 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

This position supports cardiac monitoring and virtual patient observation services. Based on operational needs, the Cardiopulmonary Technician is assigned to either the telemetry monitoring station or the TeleSitter station during each shift.

When assigned to telemetry monitoring, responsibilities include continuously observing cardiac telemetry data; identifying, interpreting, and documenting changes in heart rhythm and potential arrhythmias; and promptly communicating pertinent findings to the appropriate nurse or provider in accordance with department standards.

When assigned to the TeleSitter station, the Cardiopulmonary Technician remotely observes multiple hospitalized patients through real-time video and two-way audio from a centralized monitoring station.

The technician identifies behaviors that may place patients at risk for falls, elopement, self-harm, or interference with medical equipment. The technician provides immediate, respectful verbal redirection when appropriate and promptly alerts bedside clinical staff when in-person assistance, intervention, or escalation is needed.

The Cardiopulmonary Technician documents pertinent telemetry findings, patient behaviors, interventions, and staff notifications; maintains telemetry and TeleSitter equipment; assists with equipment troubleshooting; serves as a resource to clinical areas; and protects patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Successful completion of the EKG competency assessment is required in accordance with UK nursing guidelines.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of normal heart rhythms and basic arrhythmias; experience with 12-lead ECGs; ability to observe and prioritize multiple telemetry, video, and audio feeds; effective verbal communication and de-escalation skills; ability to recognize patient-safety risks and promptly communicate and escalate concerns; basic computer and equipment troubleshooting skills; organization, attention to detail, and ability to follow hospital and unit policies and procedures.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

One to two years of experience in cardiac telemetry monitoring, virtual patient observation, patient safety monitoring, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.

Deadline to Apply
11/04/2026

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