Cardiopulmonary Rehab Specialist     

Job Code: 28125    

Position Summary

Provides education and monitors progress in activity level for patients with a cardiopulmonary diagnosis based on patient’s health history, cardiovascular risk factors, family history, health status, and physician order.

Responsibilities

•    Directs patient activity and education classes while working collaboratively with team members and students to provide patient care, using creativity and professional experience in accordance with general department procedures and policies

•    Provides educational information related to cardiopulmonary disease and processes, nutrition, psychosocial, medications and related topics to patients, professionals and at community events

•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    Associate’s degree in a related healthcare field required; healthcare certificate may be accepted in lieu of degree (i.e. CNA, CMA, PCT or other similar certification)

•    6 months’ experience with cardiac, pulmonary, or chronically ill patients in a rehabilitative setting preferred

•    BLS required

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs

•    Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

•    Must be able to maintain a sitting position

•    Typical equipment used in an office job

•    Repetitive movements