Job Description:This position is responsible for utilizing assessment
options to identify and evaluate patient therapeutic, fitness, health
behaviors, and/or sports performance exercise needs. This may include
electrodiagnostic testing. The incumbent works with patients and clients to
develop treatment programs to assist in rehabilitation, health, fitness,
and/or sports performance goals.
Scope
Assigns and instructs in appropriate workloads and/or work stations with
respect to the patients age, physical and/or mental limitations, and
capacity to perform within the exercise prescription set forth by the patients
physician. Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate testing procedures
(i.e.: Six-minute walk test, bike test, arm ergometer test) and
materials in order to perform valid functional capacity testing.
Assists in providing general mobility interventions and activities of daily
living following a developed plan of care per delegation by the therapists or
floor RN.
Takes and records patient vital signs, BP, HR, O2 sats as assigned.
Notes changes in the patients/participants physical, mental, and
emotional status and responds in appropriate manner by addressing patients
immediate needs, notification and involvement of other staff, and
subsequent follow-up with patients physician via telephone and/or Symptom
Repor
Attends Cardiology Catheterization Rounds. Provides immediate and ongoing
education/information to patient/participants regarding monitoring of
their vital signs in class and at home, prescription and OTC medications,
coronary artery disease risk factors, modification of exercise with regards
to temperature extremes, stress reduction techniques, recognition of
angina and heart attack symptoms, and appropriate increases/changes in
workload
Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the unit. Maintains
appropriate stock levels for complex interventions and diagnostic procedures.
Completes daily, progress and discharge documentation according to
departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity information.
Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential
areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised
to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may
create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions.
Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by
service behavior standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree required
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) and ACLS is
required
Two (2) years of cardiology experience is preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of
the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,
experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business
hours or scheduled shifts is required
Physical Requirements:Carrying, Climbing, Crawling,
Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing,
Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking
Anticipated job posting close date:05/31/2024
Location:St. Marys Regional Hospital
Work City:Grand Junction
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:20
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$21.50 - $32.07
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and eng ged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho,
Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and
Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.