St. Mary's Health System

Position Title: Exercise Physiologist II

Position Title Specification: Cardiac Rehab

Department (s): 72910 CARDIAC REHABILITATIONS

Summary:

To implement Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation programming with Cardiac Rehab Phase II and Phase III

patients, providing education and exercise training. This includes one on one teaching with patients,

group exercise, promoting the safety and health of participants, effective communication and coordination of the program with the RNs and RT on the Team, as well as the Medical Directors.

Scope of Service:

Adult patients (16 and older) with the diagnosis of :

- Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

- Angina (chest discomfort)

- Heart bypass, valve surgery, or transplantation

- Angioplasty

- CHF (congestive heart failure)

- Risk factor modification

Cardiac Rehab Phases provided:

Phase II in the outpatient recovery phase. (3-6 months, with some ECG monitoring ).

Phase III is the improvement, conditioning phase . (3-6 months, with some ECG monitoring).

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program consists of exercising two to three times a week for one hour per

session. Morning and afternoon classes are offered. Weekly educational classes are available.

Staff includes registered nurses, and exercise specialist , and a cardiologist . Direct access is available

to dietitians, social workers, pharmacists , and other related specialties that pertain to your recovery as

a heart patient.

Position Minimum Requirements

Education/License

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree
• License / Certification

Experience

• 3-5 yrs.
• Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology or related cardiovascular field .
• 3 years recent and relevant experience exercise physiology or cardiac rehab

Skills

• ACLS
• BCLS
• Computer
• Customer Relations
• Filing
• Follow verbal instructions
• Grammar / Spelling
• Interpersonal
• Mathematical
• Medical Terminology
• Organizational
• Read/comprehend written instructions
• Telephone
• Typing
• Verbal

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

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