Exercise Tech (Flint Hills) - Cardio Pulm Rehab - FT - Day

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Exercise Technician assists the RNs and Exercise Physiologists with the monitoring of cardiac patients and patients with peripheral artery disease during their outpatient stay in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program located within Stormont-Vail Health Cardiac Imaging and Rehabilitation. Responsibilities include assessment before, during and after exercise for appropriate hemodynamic response. The Exercise Technician has a basic understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, disease, risk factors, and heart rhythm disorders and recognizes inappropriate blood pressure responses.

Education Qualifications

Associate's Degree Degree in exercise science. CNA, MA, or EMT certification can be substituted for education. Required

Experience Qualifications

1 year Working in a cardiology or an exercise setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Must successfully complete: 1) Exercise Technician Checklist, 2) attend the Dysrhythmia Class and pass the written test within 90 days of hire and 3) Pass the department specific EKG identification test with a minimum score of 90%. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aide - KDADS Education may be substituted for certification. Required or
• Registered Medical Assistant - AMT Education may be substituted for certification. Required or
Emergency Medical Technician - KBEMS Education may be substituted for certification. Required

What you will do

• Schedules patients for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation.
• Enters patient charges for Phase II sessions and collect Phase III payments; gives patient receipt and sends money to HSD business office.
• Assists patients with exercise equipment as needed.
• Monitors patients’ EKG rhythm throughout Phase II rehabilitation session.
• Assesses patients’ response to exercise via blood pressure measurements before, during and after exercise.
• Get patient's vitals, height and weight
• Scan patient charts into medical records.
• Gather supplies and put them away in storage.
Performs data entry for the Montana Outcomes Data Registry.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.