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Exercise Physiologist
2 months ago
Batesville, United States
White River Health
Full time
Job Summary: Functions as a member of the Cardiopulmonary Rehab team andprovides quality care for patients assigned by the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director as referred by a licensed physician.
Job Duties:
1. Deliver quality patient care:
- Monitor, supervise and plan care for each patient in coordination with registered nurse, as directed by physician, when applicable.
- Assist with direct and indirect patient care, including marketing, consults, admissions, insurance approvals, daily sessions, etc.
- Assure patient comfort and safety by continuous ECG monitoring and direct patient observation during exercise session (when applicable), responding to patient requests and protecting patient's privacy.
- Respond immediately to any change in patient condition, assess patient, notify appropriate nurse and treat as directed by registered nurses, when applicable.
- Perform EP assessments, ECG monitoring, Accu-checks and vital signs according to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab policy and procedure, document results appropriately, and notify registered nurse when appropriate.
- Assures that one ECG trained member of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab team is at ECG monitors during exercise sessions.
- Assists in all emergency procedures as directed by registered nurse, physician, ACLS or standing protocols.
- Receive certification in CPR every two (2) years.
- Passing score on Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab competency tests annually.
- Passing score on Accu-checks and LDX (if available) tests annually.
- Receive ACLS certification every two (2) years.
- Other duties as requested by Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
- Prepares Accu-checks, Cholestech, and Heart Monitor Systems for daily use.
- Prepares telemetry units for patient use, including cleaning and minor maintenance, when needed.
- Complete all appropriate daily equipment checks (including crash cart), prior to patient arrival
- Responsible for patient session documentation.
- Maintain unit supplies and order as necessary.
- Enter daily charges appropriately and accurately.
- Other duties as requested by Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
- Establish and enhance good personal and therapeutic rapport with patient and family members.
- Maintain patient confidentiality concerning all aspects of patient care.
- Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict constructively when dealing with patients, families, staff members, physicians and colleagues. Report conflicts requiring intervention on the same day of occurrence.
- Make suggestions for improving patient care in a tactful and considerate manner.
- Other duties as requested by Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
- Actively participates in all staff meetings unless request permission to be excused from Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
- Exhibit timely, satisfactory completion of patient care responsibilities by end of the work shift.
- Demonstrate initiative by seeking additional tasks when time permits.
- Attend departmental in-services when content is appropriate for job unless excused by Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
- Attend interdepartmental meetings unless excused by Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
- Participate and assist with performance improvement program.
- Answer phone calls promptly, screen calls for referral, accurately record and communicate messages to appropriate Cardiopulmonary Rehab staff member.
- Chart audits.
- Attend mandatory in-services as required by hospital and state policies.
- Other duties as requested by Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
- Accepts and performs other assigned duties with a positive attitude, as requested by Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Director.
- Accept changes in work schedule without complaint.
- Complete variance report according to policy and procedure, promptly and accurately.
- Takes initiative for self-study/ self-education of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and supporting program principles.
- Volunteers for at least two (2) Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program advancement/community education projects each year.
- Other duties as requested by Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
- Attend all required formal Guest Relations presentations.
- Interact in an effective, willing, professional manner with patients, guests and other team members according to hospital policy.
- Maintain nicotine free status to serve as patient example.
- Adhere to hospital policy and guidelines as instructed.
- Other duties as requested by Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director.
7. Must meet all employee health requirements for the evaluation year.
8. Demonstrates or provides proof of meeting all required/mandatory competencies.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or acceptable related field such as Kinesiology (minimum) Master's Degree in Exercise Science preferred.
Experience: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab experience as an exercise physiologist preferred.
Certifications: ACSM CES or RCEP, ACLS, PALS, CPR, Accu-checks, Other ACSM certification
Skills: Good oral and written abilities necessary to communicate with patients and co-workers, a must. Ability to follow direction and self-motivation required.
Essentials:
- Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.