Job Information
Catholic Health Cardiac Rehab Specialist Cardiac Rehab Program SCH SJC in Cheektowaga, New York
Salary: 25.06-37.60 USD
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings
Hours:
M-F 7:00-7:00
Summary:
Assists with the development of individualized exercise prescriptions. Provide ongoing fitness evaluation of strength, aerobic capacity, and physical work capacity. Monitor patients for arrhythmias and misappropriate responses to activity or exercise. Identify cardiovascular risk factors, lifestyle changes needed, and teach lifestyle maintenance of risk factor reduction.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education or Health and Human Performance required with MS or MA in Exercise Science preferred
Validation in BLS required
ACLS required with in three months of hire
American College of Sports Medicine certificate preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Must have experience in cardiovascular patient care
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Exhibits knowledge of current Cardiac Rehabilitation issues
Desire and skill to meet the needs of the Cardiac Rehabilitation client
Continuous awareness of the need for safety measures in patient care
Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, and walking
Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate facility and exercise equipment
Lead placement competency to be validated by the preceptor and manager prior to associate performing task
Recognition and treatment of arrhythmia according to ACLS guidelines
WORKING CONDITIONS
Monday-Friday 6a.m. -6p.m with weekend and holiday rotation as needed
REQNUMBER: 27267