Coordinator Cardiac Site – Cardiac Rehab – Mount Pleasant Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Location: Mount Pleasant Hospital – Mount Pleasant, SC

Shift: Day shift

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Coordinator of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Site will provide a safe and efficient environment for optimal recovery of all participants in a Roper St. Francis Cardiac Rehab satellite center. Duties include exercise prescription, coordination of all educational efforts, EKG and vital sign monitoring, physician correspondence and interaction with Medical Director and referring physicians.

Essential Job Functions

Coordinates daily operation of satellite site: Contacts prospective patients and facilitates program entry. Evaluates all new patients in Phase 2 or Phase 4. Corresponds with physicians by completing initial discharge and update notes. Reports any significant financial or operational changes to manager. Orders supplies as needed

Assists RN with EKG, heart rates, blood pressures and blood glucose for Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation patients. Connects and disconnects EKG telemetry. Takes blood pressures, at rest and during exercise. Checks heart rates when patient is not able. Checks blood glucose according to policy.

Acts as Exercise Specialist to provide a safe and beneficial exercise environment for all patients. Evaluates exercise level of all new patients or participants and develops workout with Medical Director. Modifies workouts according to signs, symptoms and patient review. Demonstrates appropriate use of exercise equipment. Leads warm up exercise

Coordinates patient review and communicates as needed with Medical Director. Prepares and directs Phase 2 patient review every three or four weeks. ContactsMedical Director with any patient care issues. Updates patient workouts or care according to Medical Director

Maintains professional abilities. Attends staff meeting every four weeks. Attends patient review every two weeks. Attends yearly S. C. Cardiac Rehab meeting. Maintain needed continuing education credits. Refers to professional literature when needed. Successfully completes unit credentialing each year. Makes presentations tocommunity asrequested.

Licensing/Certification

Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Education

BS Physical Education, Exercise Science or related discipline (required)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Work Experience

Work experience with Cardiac Rehabilitation (preferred)

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.   This is a Joint Commission requirement.  Also, select the age of the patient population served:

   X     Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

         Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

         Neonates (0-4 weeks)

         Infant (1-12 months)

         Pediatrics (1-12 years)

         Adolescents (13-17 years)

         Adults (18-64 years)

         Geriatrics (65 years and older)

        Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Intermittent sitting. Frequently standing, walking, exercising, moving, stooping, bending. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs for moving equipment or assisting patients. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Primary work environment is a climate controlled Cardiac Rehab facility. Secondary work environments include community health fairs, physician offices and Roper Cardiac Rehab. May require irregular hours. Ability to read and comprehend. Travel may be required.                                                           

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

Ability to handle multiple patient questions and concerns.

EKG recognition.

Immediate recognition of untoward exercise response.

Public relations skills valuable.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Quick decision-making ability.

Positive, motivational attitude required.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Cardiac Rehabilitation – Mt Pleasant Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .