What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac - Cardiopulmonary Rehab Tech position at Ashe Memorial Hospital?
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Hours: 1st shift, Monday through Friday | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience
PRN, day shift position in Rehab Services.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for initial evaluation, orientation, implementation and follow-up of Phase I Cardiac and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Programs. Helps assess, plan evaluate and implement interdisciplinary base plan of care in all other phases. Maintains vital sign records and symptomology documentation for all phases.
Experience:
- One year experience in Cardiac/Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Programs or equivalent experience preferred
Certifications:
- ACLS Certification
- BCLS Certification
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts initial evaluation of cardiac and pulmonary inpatients within 18 hours of the order to include medical history review, patient vital signs and patient symptomology.
- Initiates and conducts cardiac and pulmonary inpatient therapy and education twice per day.
- Assesses interdisciplinary base plan of care for cardiac and pulmonary patients.
- Documents on patient records during each clinical visit.
- Conducts Phase II, III and pulmonary rehabilitation sessions as scheduled.
- Assesses ability/inability to participate in and monitors reaction to exercise for patients.
- Provides documentation and assessment to the patient’s personal physician within an appropriate clinical time frame.
- Assesses cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patient education needs, maintains educational materials and plans and implements cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation education once weekly.
- Consults with and advises patients in designing an exercise, education, and lifestyle modification program to meet the ADL, recreational, vocational, and health needs of the patient within the limitation imposed by any disease and disease risk factor status.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Goals from previous performance evaluation were met.
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.
To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.
Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.
***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***
*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.
Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.