Job Description
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Responsible for the systematic process of assessment, planning, service coordination, monitoring, counseling, and reassessment of goal plans for participants of the cardiac rehabilitation program. Collaborates with team members, provides health education, and promotes life long wellness.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab teams at Samaritan Health Services design programs to help people who have been diagnosed with heart issues, asthma, COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema), bronchiectasis, fibrotic or interstitial diseases of the lung. Staff creates safe and structured exercise programs and provides education on disease management and self-care.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) of the following required:
- Master's degree in Exercise Physiology.
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Exercise Physiology plus two (2) years experience in Cardiac Rehab.
- Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
- ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
- ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) required within one (1) year of hire.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
- Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
- Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
- Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)CLIMB - STAIRS
WALK - INCLINE
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
KNEEL (on knees)
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
SQUAT Repetitive
REACH - Upward
SIT
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
PINCH Fingers
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
FINGER DEXTERITY
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
STAND
BEND FORWARD at waist
REACH - Forward
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Albany, OR |
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)unmatched
- Cardiologyunmatched
- Case Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Conflict Resolutionunmatched
- Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
- Drug Interactionsunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Exercise Scienceunmatched
- Geriatricsunmatched
- Health Educationunmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Healthcare Providersunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Medical Recordsunmatched
- Medical Terminologyunmatched
- Medical Treatmentunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Pediatricsunmatched
- Physiologyunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Preventive Medicineunmatched
- Pulmonary Diseaseunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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