Hybrid Cardiac Rehab Technician - Part Time bei Carson Valley Health

Cardiac Rehab Technician - Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cardiac Rehab Technician is responsible for assisting the patient in achieving their optimal functional capacity through exercise, education, and risk factor modification. They will implement and supervise exercise prescription for cardiovascular and pulmonary populations, provide education on safe exercise principles and proper body mechanics, and develop appropriate risk reduction plans. They will communicate with the rehabilitation staff, Cardiac RN, and other health care providers as part of a comprehensive health care team.
 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Exercise Physiology.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Experience with exercise prescription in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Modifications.

Certificate Required:

• American Heart Association BLS certificate required.
• Certification related to the field of Cardiac Rehab is preferred (e.g., ACSM, ACE, AACUPR) 

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patient Assistance

• Prepares and adjusts individual exercise prescriptions in accordance with patient status, policy, and physician recommendations. 
• Demonstrates and ensures participants utilize proper body mechanics and understand proper use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Prepares treatment areas and equipment and assists with ECG set up.
• Monitors program participants and reports inappropriate responses to prescribed exercise, modifying exercises as needed.
• Assists with emergency care according to cardiac rehabilitation policy and within expertise/certification. 
• Documents patient programs and exercises per policy.

Treatment Supplies

• Maintains established levels of stock related to cardiac rehab (e.g., batteries, wires, electrodes, exercise equipment, linens, oxygen supplies, glucometer supplies as needed).

BENEFITS: If you are scheduled to work part-time at least 20 hours per week and full-time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. 

• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
• Vanguard 401(k) with match.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Nevada 529 College Fund.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
• Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
• Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
• and More...

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!