Care Tech - Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab - PRN
San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist assists patients with acute recovery from cardiovascular and/or pulmonary disease in an effort to optimize their health and maximize quality of life. Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Must meet the requirements for obtaining and maintaining life support certifications as outlined in the Life Support Certification policy
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience working in cardiac, pulmonary, physical therapy or exercise related environment
- Recent experience working with continuous cardiac monitoring and/or EKG interpretation related skills or training
- Recent experience performing vital signs and ability to interpret and respond to abnormal values
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Responsibilities
- Able to obtain and interpret vital signs, responds to abnormal values appropriately
- Observes cardiac monitors, interprets cardiac rhythms and correctly operates cardiac monitoring equipment
- Develops expertise in operating, teaching and safely monitoring patients in the use of a wide variety or exercise equipment
- Assists with clerical and/or receptionist duties as needed
- Builds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter
- Understands and follows policy and procedure
- Responsive to current safety and quality initiatives and sustains improvement
- Demonstrates teamwork
- Actively participates in the department
- Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
- Other duties as assigned
- Sets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care
- Effectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely or chronically ill patients and families
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
