- Day shift as-position in the Cardiac Rehab Department
Essential functions of the position that include but are not limited to:
- Constantly assess for patient safety; identify patients that are at risk for a fall as well as those at higher cardiovascular risk.
- Accurately take a blood pressure and teach patients normal blood pressure range.
- Communicate with physicians for referrals and to inform of patient rhythms and blood pressures..
- Maintain complete Phase II charts for cardiac rehab.
- Engage patients during their evaluations; setting goals and helping them to make healthier lifestyle choices.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with participants in Phase II & III.
- Completes the ITP (Individual Treatment Plans) for every Phase II patient every 30 days.
- Completes discharge paperwork for Phase II patients.
- Obtain and manage the outcomes data for cardiac rehab Phase II.
- Scan the Holter monitors daily as they come back.
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree from accredited college with a major in Exercise Science or Personal Trainer or certified as an Exercise Specialist from the American College of Sports Medicine.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Previous cardiac and pulmonary rehab experience desired.
- Demonstrates personal physical fitness and commitment to a healthy lifestyle consistent with the tenets of cardiac rehab.
