Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC

Job Title
Cardiopulmonary Technician/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51387


Working Title
CPT


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




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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-Friday 8-4:30



Job Summary

The Cardiopulmonary Technician in the Adult Echo Lab (Gill Heart located at Chandler Hospital) 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
08/28/2025


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