Cardio-Pulmonary Tech

Northern Light A.R. GouldDepartment: Cardiac RehabilitationPosition is located: Northern Light A.R. Gould HospitalWork Type: PRNHours Per Week: PRNWork Schedule: VariableSummary:Under the supervision of the Cardiac Rehab Lead and Manager, is responsible for completing necessary requisitions and performing clerical and receptionist duties, assisting participants with exercise equipment, maintaining contact with waiting patients and other duties as assigned.Responsibilities:a. Utilizes customer friendly telephone skills exhibited by friendly greeting, modulated voice and calm demeanor. b. Demonstrates welcoming atmosphere, exhibited by rapid response to inquiries, direct eye contact, appropriate facial expressions. Responsibilities a. Enters charges in the computer system (100%) b. Prepares new admission packets and other records, forms, or unit requirements c. Arranges consults as directed d. Obtains prior medical records when requested e. Graduate calls with follow-up survey f. Enters orders in the computer system timely and accurately g. Prepares patient charts and other records, forms or unit requirements h. Participates in unit quality indicator tracking as requested per Cardiopulmonary Director i. Maintains a neat, organized workspace j. Assists with staffing when assigned by Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic Therapist k. Transports supplies and information to other departments as needed Cardiac Rehabilitation Specific a. Assists with monitoring telemetry rhythms and is able to quickly identify serious arrhythmias and report same to charge nurse (applicable after Basic Rhythm Recognition Course. b. Ensures telemetry patients are recorded and assists staff with printing reports with non-event patients c. Completes registration process, start date and establish patient account d. Enters charges per patient into Meditech system e. Demonstrates correct telemetry placement and assist patient in telemetry application f. Notifies staff of abnormal vital signs and patient signs and symptoms prior to and during exercise g Demonstrates knowledge of patient specific target heart rate and notify staff if patent exceeds target heart rate (THR). h. Documents and demonstrates use of 'Perceived excretion scale' and its relationship to patient during exercise. Notify staff immediately of change in patient vital signs and onset of symptoms. i. Notify staff in regard to patient progression of exercise on the equipment based on the relationship between 'time' and 'work load' j. Demonstrates the operation (set-up) of equipment specific to patent's program k. Documents data on patient flow sheets.Other Information:Competencies and Skills* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.Education* Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)Working Conditions* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.* Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.* Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.* Prolonged periods of sitting.* Potential exposure to noxious odors.* Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

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