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Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Summary:

Demonstrates advanced knowledge pertaining to the design, evaluation, and standards of exercise programs for who patients who qualify or are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Functions as an essential ember of a multidisciplinary team directing, coordinating, and providing special expertise to staff, patients, and families participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and other Exercise Programs.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions:

• Assessments – Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments
• Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
• Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
• Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Advises patients about nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens may teach classes and conduct research.
• Thoroughly and legibly documents in chart to be reviewed by provider
• Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology/science required or Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology required or Master's Degree Exercise Physiology preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

experience working in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehabilitation program 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skillfully utilize and maintain specialized equipment, devices and computer program.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG and reports any abnormal values to RN.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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